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forth·right
forthright
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- pronunciation:
- forth
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
outspoken and to the point.
He decided to make a forthright declaration of his love for her.She's such a forthright person that it makes some people uncomfortable.He is usually meek and timid, so we were all surprised at his forthright criticism of the boss.- synonyms:
- candid, direct, downright, explicit, frank, open, outspoken, plain-spoken, straightforward
- antonyms:
- furtive, indirect, sneaking
- similar words:
- bluff, blunt, bold, free-spoken, outright, plain, unequivocal
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related words: |
artless, crude, direct, earnest, frank, open, raw, straight, straightforward, vocal |
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part of speech: |
adverb |
definition: |
frankly and without evasion.
We said forthright that we would not take on such a responsibility.- synonyms:
- candidly, straight, straightforwardly
- antonyms:
- evasively
- similar words:
- bluntly, plainly, plump
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derivations: |
forthrightly (adv.), forthrightness (n.) |
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