forthright Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective satellite characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
frank; straight-from-the-shoulder; outspoken; point-blank; candid; plainspoken; blunt; free-spoken.
- 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
adverb directly and without evasion; not roundabout
squarely; forthrightly.
- to face a problem squarely
- the responsibility lies squarely with them
- spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point

Forth, adv. + right, adv.

Direct; straightforward; as, a forthright man. Archaic Lowell.
They were Night and Day, and Day and Night, Piligrims wight with steps forthright. Emerson.

A straight path. Archaic
Here's a maze trod, indeed, Through forthrights and meanders! Shak.