forth·right
ˈfȯrth-ˌrīt 
1
: free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
a forthright critic
was forthright in appraising the problem
2
: notably simple in style or quality
forthright furniture
3
archaic
: proceeding straight on
forthrightly
adverb
forthrightness
noun
1
2
archaic
: at once
archaic
: a straight path
Examples of forthright in a Sentence
Adjective
she sometimes was a little too forthright for her own good and ended up saying things that inadvertently offended people
I appreciate your forthright explanation of the situation.
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Scott Craven, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Mitchell was forthright, brusque, keen to make his mark.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Instead of criticism, the Sentinel should congratulate the governor for his self-awareness and forthright honesty.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
My advice is always to be open and forthright in communication, as well as maintaining a humble and positive persona.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Those who ask are given a brief, forthright answer, delivered with little emotion.
—Scott Craven, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Mitchell was forthright, brusque, keen to make his mark.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Instead of criticism, the Sentinel should congratulate the governor for his self-awareness and forthright honesty.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
My advice is always to be open and forthright in communication, as well as maintaining a humble and positive persona.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forthright
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forthright. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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