forthright

Words with a similar base: forthright, forthrightly

'forthright'

[blunt.s.03] as in: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

Examples:
blunt talking and straight shooting
a blunt New England farmer
I gave them my candid opinion
forthright criticism
a forthright approach to the problem
tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
plainspoken and to the point
a point-blank accusation

'forthright'

[squarely.r.01] as in: directly and without evasion; not roundabout

Examples:
to face a problem squarely
the responsibility lies squarely with them
spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point

Origins

					forthright (English)
├── forth- (English)
└── right (English)
    ├── right (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
        └── riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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