forthright
Example Sentences
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The problem is that Europe refuses to be forthright about the nature of its own strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
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
Nevertheless, the call from Angela Rayner, Sir Keir's former deputy, for Labour to take this as a "wake up call" and become "braver" was notably forthright.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
She’s forthright with her interest in depravity, and as such, her films make no effort to conceal their degeneracies or shock the viewer.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
“I know that’s a little forthright, but seriously, how do you know you’re gay?”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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