Forthrightness: meaning, definitions and examples

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forthrightness

 

[ หˆfษ”หrฮธraษชtnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

transparency

Openness and honesty in actions or intentions.

Synonyms

candor, clarity, transparency

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น franqueza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคซเค—เฅ‹เคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aufrichtigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keterusterangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ัะผะพะปั–ะฝั–ะนะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczeroล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ž‡็›ดใ• (sotchoku-sa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท franchise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ franqueza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑk sรถzlรผlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†”์งํ•จ (soljik-ham)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุงุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ upล™รญmnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบprimnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ด็Ž‡ (zhรญshuร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkritost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreinskilni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ“แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ” (sinaudlie)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™mimiyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.