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forthright
(adjective)
forthright
(adjective)
Meaning
direct and outspoken in manner
Example
"Her forthright opinion on the matter surprised everyone in the meeting."
Synonyms
candidfrankstraightforward
Antonyms
distantguardedsecretive
More about this word
Word origin
From Old English 'forðrihta', meaning straightforward.
Related word forms
adverb: forthrightly
noun: forthrightness
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