SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
forthright
adjective
Direct and candid in expression.
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Direct and candid
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Usage distinction
Return to topBlunt may suggest insufficient tact; forthright commonly praises clear, candid expression.
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See forthright in use
Her forthright assessment helped the group revise the plan.
During a photography workshop, Celia gave a forthright account of why her proposed exhibition had been delayed: she had missed the venue's submission deadline.
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