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What is another word for Forthright? – 140 Forthright Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    candid honest straightforward frank open sincere direct blunt truthful transparent plain unambiguous unequivocal unmistakable explicit clear outspoken forthcoming unreserved unrestrained free-spoken vocal articulate eloquent lucid intelligible comprehensible accessible unmistakable unvarnished ungilded unadorned unpretentious genuine authentic truthful veracious

    Meaning of Forthright

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "forthright" means being direct and straightforward in manner or speech, without subtlety or evasion.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "forthright" as being free from ambiguity or evasiveness, or being straightforward and direct in expression or conduct.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "forthright" as being honest and direct in what you say or do, without trying to hide your opinions or intentions.

    Example Uses

    • The politician's forthright comments on the issue sparked a heated debate among her constituents.
    • The professor's forthright approach to teaching made complex concepts seem more accessible to her students.
    • The company's forthright admission of their mistake helped to restore public trust in their brand.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    evasive ambiguous vague indirect circuitous cryptic enigmatic mysterious obscure opaque unclear unintelligible incomprehensible inarticulate incoherent insincere dishonest deceptive duplicitous deceitful cunning sly Machiavellian manipulative equivocal ambivalent hesitant reticent reserved uncommunicative taciturn

    Related Nouns

    honesty integrity straightforwardness candor sincerity directness openness transparency frankness outspokenness articulateness eloquence lucidity intelligibility comprehensibility accessibility clarity precision accuracy truthfulness veracity authenticity genuineness

    Related Verbs

    speak express articulate communicate convey transmit reveal disclose confess acknowledge admit avow profess declare proclaim announce state affirm assert claim allege testify bear witness

    Related Adjectives

    honest sincere direct open transparent frank outspoken articulate eloquent lucid intelligible comprehensible accessible clear precise accurate truthful veracious authentic genuine straightforward candid blunt plain unambiguous unequivocal