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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This

forth·right

[adj., n. fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-; adv. fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-] Pronunciation Key

–adjective

1.	going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.

2.	proceeding in a straight course; direct; straightforward: a forthright glance.

–adverb Also, forthrightly.

3.	straight or directly forward; in a direct or straightforward manner: He told us forthright just what his objections were.

4.	straightaway; at once; immediately: He saw forthright that such an action was folly.

–noun

5.	Archaic. a straight course or path.

[Origin: bef. 1000; ME; OE forthrihte. See forth, right

]

—Related forms

forthrightness, noun

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forth·right (fôrth'rīt', fōrth'-) Pronunciation Key
adj.

Direct and without evasion; straightforward: a forthright appraisal; forthright criticism.
Archaic Proceeding straight ahead.

adv.

1. Directly ahead.
2. Directly and frankly.
Archaic At once.

forth'right'ly adv., forth'right'ness n.

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forthright
adjective
1.	characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation" [syn: blunt]
adverb
1.	directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely"; "the responsibility lies squarely with them"; "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point" [syn: squarely]