forthright

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

How forthright Japan's first woman premier can afford to be in their March 19 meeting, and how receptive the 79-year-old Trump will be, remain to be seen however.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 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

Prince William has been forthright in stating that he has change in mind.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

In my early correspondence, I was timid about asking such forthright questions because I didn't want him to think I was stupid for not already knowing.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda