Definition of Forthright
Forthright
forth·right
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
direct, frank, and outspoken in attitude or mode of expression, not evasive or vague/unclear;
e.g. He was forthright in offering feedback on their work.
(adjective)
particularly simple or straightforward in style, making one's point directly;
e.g. She gave a forthright account of what had happened.
(adjective)
proceeding or moving straight on or directly forward;
e.g. We were forthright towards our destination when we heard the news.
(adverb)
in old usage, in a directly forward direction;
e.g. They were driving forthright towards their destination when they passed a strange building.
(adverb)
in old usage, immediately or at once;
e.g. Tell me forthright where you were going.
(adverb)
with frankness and honesty, without hesitation;
e.g. He spoke forthright about his experiences.
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