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forthrightness

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˌfɔːr.ˈθraɪt.nəs/
    • /ˈfɔː.θraɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˌfɔːr.ˈθraɪt.nəs/

Definition of forthrightness word

  • noun forthrightness The characteristic or quality of being forthright. 1
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Parts of speech for Forthrightness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Forthrightness

forthrightness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for forthrightness

noun forthrightness

  • frankness — plainness of speech; candor; openness.
  • candor — Candor is the quality of speaking honestly and openly about things.
  • directness — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
  • candidness — frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critic.
  • outspoken — uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism.
All 72 Synonyms of forthrightness

Antonyms for forthrightness

noun forthrightness

  • timidity — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
  • deceit — Deceit is behaviour that is deliberately intended to make people believe something which is not true.
  • dishonesty — lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
  • lying — the manner, relative position, or direction in which something lies: the lie of the patio, facing the water. Synonyms: place, location, site.
  • unfairness — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
All 41 Antonyms of forthrightness

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