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

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

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

It looks pretty forthright on the page, but Mr. Isaacson skillfully teases fresh pith and resonance out of those familiar words.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

“At the risk of being too forthright, I was hoping I might have the pleasure of your company one afternoon. I will be disappointed, but in no way offended, if you decline.”

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer