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/
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
She was forthright about the budget problem in the team meeting.
Stand upright, speak outright, be forthright!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
forth (forward, onward) + right (straight, direct) = forthright (straightforward, direct, honest)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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