forthright

Definitions

Direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest in manner or speech.

Proceeding in a straight line; direct or forward-moving.

Examples

She was forthright about her reasons for leaving the company.

The manager appreciated his forthright approach to solving the complex problem.

It is refreshing to hear such a forthright opinion in a room full of people who usually hedge their words.

Synonyms

candid frank direct outspoken blunt straightforward honest

Antonyms

deceitful evasive secretive dishonest insincere vague equivocal