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- [adjective, noun fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-; adverb fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-]
- /adjective, noun ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-; adverb ˌfɔrθˈraɪt, ˌfoʊrθ-, ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-/
- /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt/
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- [adjective, noun fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-; adverb fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-]
- /adjective, noun ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-; adverb ˌfɔrθˈraɪt, ˌfoʊrθ-, ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-/
Definitions of forthright word
- adjective forthright going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense. 1
- adjective forthright proceeding in a straight course; direct; straightforward: a forthright glance. 1
- adverb forthright straight or directly forward; in a direct or straightforward manner: He told us forthright just what his objections were. 1
- adverb forthright straightaway; at once; immediately: He saw forthright that such an action was folly. 1
- noun forthright Archaic. a straight course or path. 1
- noun forthright Directly forward. 1
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Origin of forthright
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English forthrihte. See forth, right
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Parts of speech for Forthright
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
forthright popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for forthright
adj forthright
- categorical — If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly.
- sincere — free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.
- outspoken — uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism.
- candid — When you are candid about something or with someone, you speak honestly.
- blunt — If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite.
adjective forthright
- up-front — invested or paid in advance or as beginning capital: an up-front fee of five percent and an additional five percent when the job is done.
- straightforward — going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
- plain-spoken — candid; frank; blunt.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
Antonyms for forthright
adj forthright
- tactful — having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply.
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- untruthful — not truthful; wanting in veracity; diverging from or contrary to the truth; not corresponding with fact or reality.
- tricky — given to or characterized by deceitful tricks; crafty; wily.
- devious — If you describe someone as devious you do not like them because you think they are dishonest and like to keep things secret, often in a complicated way.
adjective forthright
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
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