forthright — direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrθraɪt/
Korean meaning: 솔직한, 직설적인, 진실한
Korean pronunciation: **포**스라이트
Example Sentences
- The CEO was refreshingly forthright about the company's financial problems.
- My grandmother's forthright comments about my cooking made me want to hide in the kitchen forever.
- His forthright personality sometimes offends people who prefer sugar-coated truths.
forthright
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɔːrθraɪt//
direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward
The employee gives forthright feedback about company problems to executives
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Stand upright, speak outright, be forthright!
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Origin
From Old English 'forthriht', combining 'forth' (forward) and 'riht' (right/straight). The word originally meant 'straight ahead' or 'in a direct line' before evolving to mean direct and honest in speech.
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“The CEO was refreshingly forthright about the company's financial problems.”
“My grandmother's forthright comments about my cooking made me want to hide in the kitchen forever.”
“His forthright personality sometimes offends people who prefer sugar-coated truths.”
“The teacher's forthright feedback helped students improve, even if it hurt their feelings initially.”
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