forthrightness

Example Sentences

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In “Miles” the great trumpet player and composer offers a warts-and-all portrait of his singular existence with a similar forthrightness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

This read as forthrightness and jurors were visibly engaged throughout his testimony.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2024

What I did like about this film and the character in regard to race relations, is that there is a forthrightness to Travis.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2024

Maurice’s energy, creativity, forcefulness and forthrightness helped him break ground creating, directing, choreographing and starring in two Broadway shows: “Uptown … It’s Hot!” in 1986 and “Hot Feet” in 2006.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2024

Penelope straightened and returned the lady’s gaze with as much forthrightness as she could muster, given the rapid turn of events.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood