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Forthright meaning

  1. Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.
  2. Frank, outspoken.
  3. Markedly simple.

Synonyms of Forthright

blunt squarely direct straight-from-the-shoulder point-blank plainspoken outspoken free-spoken frank candid forthrightly

Using Forthright

  • The main meaning on this page is: Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct. | Frank, outspoken. | Markedly simple.
  • Useful related words include: blunt, squarely, direct, straight-from-the-shoulder.
  • In the example corpus, forthright often appears in combinations such as: and forthright, more forthright, forthright and.

Context around Forthright

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 6 start, 11 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Forthright

  • In this selection, "forthright" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, too, honest, sincere, opinionated, clear and remarks stand out and add context to how "forthright" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a less forthright statement than and always been forthright in my. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "forthright" sits close to words such as accessorized, acs and adoptions, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with forthright

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

She was known for her forthright remarks and was ultimately replaced by Twiggy. (13 words)

Someone might accuse you of lying or not being straightforward and forthright with them. (14 words)

To add to the dimensionality of a comparison between Lucy and Ellie, Lucy is incredibly endearing and forthright. (18 words)

Goodman, always forthright, had also made comment on the fact Sunderland had removed Tony Mowbray and installed Michael Beale, who went into the Stoke game under pressure after fans had voiced their displeasure following two consecutive defeats. (37 words)

The forthright Australian is, he says, 'extremely annoyed', at what he terms 'an extreme over-reaction by the Swiss authorities to a person who has behaved in every way in accordance with Swiss law'. (34 words)

It would be better if the shut-it-down crew were just honest and forthright about their intentions and stated that the issue is they don't want to offend our Muslim population. (33 words)

Example sentences (20)

As subsequently transpired, when Anderson later published a version of her notes, under the title Dear Queen, in 2016, her hilarious reportage was forthright, opinionated, acerbic and immensely appreciated.

ChatGPT was both more forthright and more analytically astute about the tensions (and worse) in Supreme Court campaign finance law than most Justices have been.

Crucially, this must be done with a forthright, clear-eyed recognition that China and Asia must be the priority for our military, geopolitical, and economic efforts.

Dr Hudson said: “I’ve always been forthright in my support for nuclear energy as we look to power the industries of the future here in Cumbria.

For example, if women are assertive or forthright, they're often deemed aggressive, and too unlikable to be good leaders.

She was known for her forthright remarks and was ultimately replaced by Twiggy.

Someone might accuse you of lying or not being straightforward and forthright with them.

To add to the dimensionality of a comparison between Lucy and Ellie, Lucy is incredibly endearing and forthright.

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All this time, I had assumed my forthright views on everything from family politics to parenting and music made him think I was a pain in the backside.

And being family is rather forthright — candidly telling the directors, they want to see change begin at the institution itself.

A prickly, somewhat irascible character, perhaps a little too forthright with her opinions, Mackenzie is infused with just a little of the woman who plays her, according to the actor.

Cooper’s forthright assessment suggested City’s hoofs up the pitch were not part of his instruction to the players.

Goodman, always forthright, had also made comment on the fact Sunderland had removed Tony Mowbray and installed Michael Beale, who went into the Stoke game under pressure after fans had voiced their displeasure following two consecutive defeats.

If I want to have an honest, forthright, thoughtful answer to a problem or question she will provide me with just that.

In an astonishing piece published in Haaretz by one of its most forthright journalists, Gideon Levy launches into a powerful and courageous attack on Israel and Israelis.

Its sincere forthright projection is captured by the piece’s title: Shibui is a Japanese aesthetic that seeks a subdued simplicity, favoring refinement over extravagant display.

It would be better if the shut-it-down crew were just honest and forthright about their intentions and stated that the issue is they don't want to offend our Muslim population.

One might object that hiding behind a face covering makes a less forthright statement than sharing a name and other identifying information, but that’s a different issue.

She was forthright, almost to a fault, but in place of the feistiness I’d expected, here instead was a woman who wore her wounds on the sleeves of her embroidered caftan.

The forthright Australian is, he says, 'extremely annoyed', at what he terms 'an extreme over-reaction by the Swiss authorities to a person who has behaved in every way in accordance with Swiss law'.

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Common combinations with forthright

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "forthright" in a sentence?
An example: "As subsequently transpired, when Anderson later published a version of her notes, under the title Dear Queen, in 2016, her hilarious reportage was forthright, opinionated, acerbic and immensely appreciated." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "forthright" from authentic English texts.
What does "forthright" mean?
Forthright means: Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.
What are synonyms of "forthright"?
Common synonyms of "forthright" include: blunt, squarely, direct, straight-from-the-shoulder, point-blank, plainspoken, outspoken, free-spoken. Plus 3 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "forthright" are there?
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