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[ adjective ] characterized by disconcerting directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms frank blunt candid point-blank outspoken plainspoken free-spoken Examples "blunt talking and straight shooting" "a blunt New England farmer" "my candid opinion" "forthright criticism" "a forthright approach to the problem" Used in print (John Hazard Wildman, "Take It Off," The Arizona...)This was delivered in a forthright way , without coyness and over pretended interest - an admirable way with children . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Examples "blunt talking and straight shooting" "a blunt New England farmer" "I gave them my candid opinion" "forthright criticism" "a forthright approach to the problem" "tell me w Related terms |
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[ adverb ] directly and without evasion; not roundabout
Synonyms Examples "to face a problem squarely" "the responsibility lies squarely with them" "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point" |
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