Definition of forthright in English:

forthright

adjective ˈfɔːθrʌɪtfɔːθˈrʌɪtˈfɔrθˌraɪt

1(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken.
（人，态度）直率的；直截了当的
his most forthright attack yet on the reforms
他迄今为止对改革最直率的攻击。
Example sentencesExamples
- And he has some forthright views for the amateur boxing hierarchy in this country.
- He has publicly apologised time and again in the most forthright terms.
- And probably those reps thought they were acting in an honest and forthright manner.
- Because he is forthright and opinionated, and a graduate of the Dutch national coaching system, he is expected to become a manager himself.
- Even though the opinions in his book are forthright, they are not finished.
- Despite his forthright views, however, he remains unfailingly courteous to the end.
- Another former Foster employee, who declined to be named, was more forthright.
- You're right, it would be nice if she'd be forthright.
- The most honest, honorable, forthright people in my life are also polite, compassionate, and quite capable of making constructive criticism.
- The sensitively tendered details and humane presentation, not of a detached and reserved emperor, but of a sincere and forthright man all alone before the world, draws an empathetic response from the viewer.
- But then we became bolder, and soon some were attacking the paper in the same forthright manner of the teacher herself.
- His comments on his own work are refreshingly forthright and thoughtful in pointing out major needs for improvement.
- Simply, interconnected stories told in an honest and forthright manner touch readers in ways that continue to reverberate long after the book is put down.
- Key has a refreshingly forthright approach to his cricket.
- The Workplace Relations Minister has been the most forthright player in this episode.
- By not being forthright, the premier is liable to develop an ulcer.
- Instead, our government must learn to be more forthright with the United States.
- People respected her honesty and forthright manner, qualities which endeared her to all.
- As our readers will see, they expressed their opinions in a forthright manner, using a colorful prose not typically found in scientific papers.
Synonyms
frank, direct, straightforward, honest, candid, open, sincere, straight, straight to the point, blunt, plain-spoken, outspoken, downright, uninhibited, unreserved, point blank, no-nonsense, matter-of-fact, bluff, undiplomatic, tactless
not afraid to call a spade a spade, not beating around the bush, speaking as one finds
explicit, clear, plain, unequivocal, unambiguous, unqualified, categorical
informal straight from the shoulder, upfront
2archaic Proceeding directly forwards.
〈古〉径直前进的

adverb ˈfɔːθrʌɪtfɔːθˈrʌɪtˈfɔrθˌraɪt

archaic

1Directly forwards.
〈古〉径直前进的
1. 1.1 Immediately.
  立即
  Example sentencesExamples
  At best, he could practice scaring people with a display of lunacy hoping to prevent circumstances arising that burn in immediacy and require forthright and conclusive action.
  Synonyms
  immediately, at once, straight away, right away, instantaneously, suddenly, abruptly, all of a sudden, on the instant, at a stroke, forthwith, then and there, there and then, here and now, that minute, this minute, that very minute, this very minute, that instant, this instant

Derivatives

forthrightly

adverb

The question of alliances with dictators, of deals with the devil, can be approached openly, forthrightly and without any need for defensiveness.
Example sentencesExamples
- But while I agree that our candidate should forthrightly come out against a constitutional amendment, the big question is how to frame this opposition.
- They ought to be demanding that the presidential candidates speak out forthrightly on these issues.
- But it has shied away from forthrightly stating its position for fear of massive public opposition.
- Why is there this reserve in dealing with this issue publicly, directly and forthrightly by the administration?

forthrightness

noun

Thompson, who impresses with his vigour, drive and forthrightness, should not be hung out to dry for doing what, in all honesty, any new owner would have undertaken.
Example sentencesExamples
- Again and again in the exhibition, one feels that Conner not only got there first but did so with welcome concision, intensity and forthrightness.
- Partisanship as practiced in Europe has its strengths - vigor and forthrightness, among them.
- In this spirit of forthrightness, I feel I must tell you that, strictly speaking, I'm not supposed to leave the castle without my entourage.
- Apparently it shows in my stubbornness and forthrightness.

Origin

Old English forthriht 'straight forward, directly' (see forth, right).

Definition of forthright in US English:

forthright

adjectiveˈfɔrθˌraɪtˈfôrTHˌrīt

1(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest.
（人，态度）直率的；直截了当的
his most forthright attack yet on the reforms
他迄今为止对改革最直率的攻击。
Example sentencesExamples
- The Workplace Relations Minister has been the most forthright player in this episode.
- He has publicly apologised time and again in the most forthright terms.
- And he has some forthright views for the amateur boxing hierarchy in this country.
- But then we became bolder, and soon some were attacking the paper in the same forthright manner of the teacher herself.
- Despite his forthright views, however, he remains unfailingly courteous to the end.
- His comments on his own work are refreshingly forthright and thoughtful in pointing out major needs for improvement.
- Key has a refreshingly forthright approach to his cricket.
- Because he is forthright and opinionated, and a graduate of the Dutch national coaching system, he is expected to become a manager himself.
- Instead, our government must learn to be more forthright with the United States.
- The most honest, honorable, forthright people in my life are also polite, compassionate, and quite capable of making constructive criticism.
- Even though the opinions in his book are forthright, they are not finished.
- The sensitively tendered details and humane presentation, not of a detached and reserved emperor, but of a sincere and forthright man all alone before the world, draws an empathetic response from the viewer.
- Another former Foster employee, who declined to be named, was more forthright.
- Simply, interconnected stories told in an honest and forthright manner touch readers in ways that continue to reverberate long after the book is put down.
- People respected her honesty and forthright manner, qualities which endeared her to all.
- And probably those reps thought they were acting in an honest and forthright manner.
- By not being forthright, the premier is liable to develop an ulcer.
- You're right, it would be nice if she'd be forthright.
- As our readers will see, they expressed their opinions in a forthright manner, using a colorful prose not typically found in scientific papers.
Synonyms
frank, direct, straightforward, honest, candid, open, sincere, straight, straight to the point, blunt, plain-spoken, outspoken, downright, uninhibited, unreserved, point blank, no-nonsense, matter-of-fact, bluff, undiplomatic, tactless
2archaic Proceeding directly forward.
〈古〉径直前进的

adverbˈfɔrθˌraɪtˈfôrTHˌrīt

archaic

1Directly forward.
〈古〉径直前进的
1. 1.1 Immediately.
  立即
  Example sentencesExamples
  At best, he could practice scaring people with a display of lunacy hoping to prevent circumstances arising that burn in immediacy and require forthright and conclusive action.
  Synonyms
  immediately, at once, straight away, right away, instantaneously, suddenly, abruptly, all of a sudden, on the instant, at a stroke, forthwith, then and there, there and then, here and now, that minute, this minute, that very minute, this very minute, that instant, this instant

Origin

Old English forthriht ‘straight forward, directly’ (see forth, right).

单词	forthright
释义	Definition of forthright in English: forthright adjective ˈfɔːθrʌɪtfɔːθˈrʌɪtˈfɔrθˌraɪt 1(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken. （人，态度）直率的；直截了当的 his most forthright attack yet on the reforms 他迄今为止对改革最直率的攻击。 Example sentencesExamples And he has some forthright views for the amateur boxing hierarchy in this country. He has publicly apologised time and again in the most forthright terms. And probably those reps thought they were acting in an honest and forthright manner. Because he is forthright and opinionated, and a graduate of the Dutch national coaching system, he is expected to become a manager himself. Even though the opinions in his book are forthright, they are not finished. Despite his forthright views, however, he remains unfailingly courteous to the end. Another former Foster employee, who declined to be named, was more forthright. You're right, it would be nice if she'd be forthright. The most honest, honorable, forthright people in my life are also polite, compassionate, and quite capable of making constructive criticism. The sensitively tendered details and humane presentation, not of a detached and reserved emperor, but of a sincere and forthright man all alone before the world, draws an empathetic response from the viewer. But then we became bolder, and soon some were attacking the paper in the same forthright manner of the teacher herself. His comments on his own work are refreshingly forthright and thoughtful in pointing out major needs for improvement. Simply, interconnected stories told in an honest and forthright manner touch readers in ways that continue to reverberate long after the book is put down. Key has a refreshingly forthright approach to his cricket. The Workplace Relations Minister has been the most forthright player in this episode. By not being forthright, the premier is liable to develop an ulcer. Instead, our government must learn to be more forthright with the United States. People respected her honesty and forthright manner, qualities which endeared her to all. As our readers will see, they expressed their opinions in a forthright manner, using a colorful prose not typically found in scientific papers. Synonyms frank, direct, straightforward, honest, candid, open, sincere, straight, straight to the point, blunt, plain-spoken, outspoken, downright, uninhibited, unreserved, point blank, no-nonsense, matter-of-fact, bluff, undiplomatic, tactless not afraid to call a spade a spade, not beating around the bush, speaking as one finds explicit, clear, plain, unequivocal, unambiguous, unqualified, categorical informal straight from the shoulder, upfront 2archaic Proceeding directly forwards. 〈古〉径直前进的 adverb ˈfɔːθrʌɪtfɔːθˈrʌɪtˈfɔrθˌraɪt archaic 1Directly forwards. 〈古〉径直前进的 1.1 Immediately. 立即 Example sentencesExamples At best, he could practice scaring people with a display of lunacy hoping to prevent circumstances arising that burn in immediacy and require forthright and conclusive action. Synonyms immediately, at once, straight away, right away, instantaneously, suddenly, abruptly, all of a sudden, on the instant, at a stroke, forthwith, then and there, there and then, here and now, that minute, this minute, that very minute, this very minute, that instant, this instant Derivatives forthrightly adverb The question of alliances with dictators, of deals with the devil, can be approached openly, forthrightly and without any need for defensiveness. Example sentencesExamples But while I agree that our candidate should forthrightly come out against a constitutional amendment, the big question is how to frame this opposition. They ought to be demanding that the presidential candidates speak out forthrightly on these issues. But it has shied away from forthrightly stating its position for fear of massive public opposition. Why is there this reserve in dealing with this issue publicly, directly and forthrightly by the administration? forthrightness noun Thompson, who impresses with his vigour, drive and forthrightness, should not be hung out to dry for doing what, in all honesty, any new owner would have undertaken. Example sentencesExamples Again and again in the exhibition, one feels that Conner not only got there first but did so with welcome concision, intensity and forthrightness. Partisanship as practiced in Europe has its strengths - vigor and forthrightness, among them. In this spirit of forthrightness, I feel I must tell you that, strictly speaking, I'm not supposed to leave the castle without my entourage. Apparently it shows in my stubbornness and forthrightness. Origin Old English forthriht 'straight forward, directly' (see forth, right). Definition of forthright in US English: forthright adjectiveˈfɔrθˌraɪtˈfôrTHˌrīt 1(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest. （人，态度）直率的；直截了当的 his most forthright attack yet on the reforms 他迄今为止对改革最直率的攻击。 Example sentencesExamples The Workplace Relations Minister has been the most forthright player in this episode. He has publicly apologised time and again in the most forthright terms. And he has some forthright views for the amateur boxing hierarchy in this country. But then we became bolder, and soon some were attacking the paper in the same forthright manner of the teacher herself. Despite his forthright views, however, he remains unfailingly courteous to the end. His comments on his own work are refreshingly forthright and thoughtful in pointing out major needs for improvement. Key has a refreshingly forthright approach to his cricket. Because he is forthright and opinionated, and a graduate of the Dutch national coaching system, he is expected to become a manager himself. Instead, our government must learn to be more forthright with the United States. The most honest, honorable, forthright people in my life are also polite, compassionate, and quite capable of making constructive criticism. Even though the opinions in his book are forthright, they are not finished. The sensitively tendered details and humane presentation, not of a detached and reserved emperor, but of a sincere and forthright man all alone before the world, draws an empathetic response from the viewer. Another former Foster employee, who declined to be named, was more forthright. Simply, interconnected stories told in an honest and forthright manner touch readers in ways that continue to reverberate long after the book is put down. People respected her honesty and forthright manner, qualities which endeared her to all. And probably those reps thought they were acting in an honest and forthright manner. By not being forthright, the premier is liable to develop an ulcer. You're right, it would be nice if she'd be forthright. As our readers will see, they expressed their opinions in a forthright manner, using a colorful prose not typically found in scientific papers. Synonyms frank, direct, straightforward, honest, candid, open, sincere, straight, straight to the point, blunt, plain-spoken, outspoken, downright, uninhibited, unreserved, point blank, no-nonsense, matter-of-fact, bluff, undiplomatic, tactless 2archaic Proceeding directly forward. 〈古〉径直前进的 adverbˈfɔrθˌraɪtˈfôrTHˌrīt archaic 1Directly forward. 〈古〉径直前进的 1.1 Immediately. 立即 Example sentencesExamples At best, he could practice scaring people with a display of lunacy hoping to prevent circumstances arising that burn in immediacy and require forthright and conclusive action. Synonyms immediately, at once, straight away, right away, instantaneously, suddenly, abruptly, all of a sudden, on the instant, at a stroke, forthwith, then and there, there and then, here and now, that minute, this minute, that very minute, this very minute, that instant, this instant Origin Old English forthriht ‘straight forward, directly’ (see forth, right).
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