Forthrightness: meaning, definitions and examples
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forthrightness
[ หfษหrฮธraษชtnษs ]
honesty
The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech.
Synonyms
directness, honesty, sincerity
Examples of usage
- She answered all my questions with forthrightness.
- His forthrightness in admitting his mistake was commendable.
transparency
Openness and honesty in actions or intentions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company prided itself on its forthrightness in dealing with customers.
- The politician's forthrightness in addressing the public's concerns helped gain trust.
Translations
Translations of the word "forthrightness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น franqueza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคซเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Aufrichtigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ keterusterangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััะผะพะปัะฝัะนะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ szczeroลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็็ดใ (sotchoku-sa)
๐ซ๐ท franchise
๐ช๐ธ franqueza
๐น๐ท aรงฤฑk sรถzlรผlรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ์์งํจ (soljik-ham)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุฑุงุญุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ upลรญmnost
๐ธ๐ฐ รบprimnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ด็ (zhรญshuร i)
๐ธ๐ฎ odkritost
๐ฎ๐ธ hreinskilni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััาััา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแแแ (sinaudlie)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษmimiyyษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ franqueza
Etymology
The word 'forthrightness' originated from the combination of the words 'forth' and 'rightness'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century, with 'forth' meaning forward or onward, and 'rightness' referring to correctness or honesty. Together, they form a term that represents honesty, directness, and transparency in speech and actions.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,546, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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