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forthright

[fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-] / ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-, ˌfɔrθˈraɪt, ˌfoʊrθ-, ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ- /
ADJECTIVE
straightforward, honest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blunt candid categorical outspoken plainspoken sincere
WEAK
aboveboard bald call a spade a spade direct directly forward frank from the hip like it is no lie open plain real simple straight undisguised up front
Antonyms
STRONGEST
tactful tricky
WEAK
devious dishonest secret untruthful

Example Sentences

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But she did blame the Defense Department for not being more forthright about when and how the fighting would end.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Then again, Gyllenhaal is perfectly forthright with her affinity for Shelley’s perspective, opening her film with a small revelation hidden from the trailers.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

With its moribund state-managed economy still struggling under crippling sanctions, Kim is not expected to be so forthright this time around.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

"She was forthright, while father was a retiring man. I was more like him in nature but to please her I pushed myself forward."

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

“No need,” Buttercup said, because she knew, as did everyone, that the Prince was more forthright than any Florinese.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.