forthright

adjective
UK: /ˈfɔːθraɪt/
US: /ˈfɔːrθraɪt/

  1. Direct and honest in manner and speech, not trying to hide your opinion.

    1. She was forthright about her beliefs during the discussion.
    2. His forthright manner, though sometimes blunt, was ultimately appreciated by everyone.

  2. Expressing opinions or feelings in an honest and open way without trying to hide anything.

    1. He gave a forthright account of the events that transpired.
    2. The politician was surprisingly forthright in admitting his past mistakes during the interview.

Synonyms

direct honest frank candid open sincere
forthright adverb

  1. In a direct and honest way.

    1. She spoke forthright about the issue.
    2. The manager forthright addressed the concerns of the employees regarding the new policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "forthright" in English means: Direct and honest in manner and speech, not trying to hide your opinion., Expressing opinions or feelings in an honest and open way without trying to hide anything..

The phonetic transcription of "forthright" is /ˈfɔːθraɪt/ in British English and /ˈfɔːrθraɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "forthright": direct, honest, frank, candid, open, sincere.

Example usage of "forthright": "She was forthright about her beliefs during the discussion.". More examples on the page.