Adjective she sometimes was a little too forthright for her own good and ended up saying things that inadvertently offended people I appreciate your forthright explanation of the situation.
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Adjective
The authors of The Sovereign Individual are forthright about the violence and disorder that will attend the rise of Bermuda in the Sky With Diamonds. Anthony Lydgate, WIRED, 6 Sep. 2022 The General’s forthright statement spurred real change in harmony with the defense policies of the Reagan administration. Eric Tegler, Forbes, 27 May 2022 Kavic River Camp has the wholesome, forthright name of some lush getaway with burbling waters and Robert Redford types in waders. Josh Condon, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2022 Whether recording a forthright gaze or focusing on just arms and hands, Wondemu makes pictures that are intense and evocative. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 Being candid and forthright in all your interactions leaves a positive impression capable of transcending even the most difficult circumstances. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Instead of always waiting to be asked to hang out, Dr. Saltz recommends taking action to extend those invitations yourself — and being forthright and direct in your desire to connect with the other person. Adele Jackson-gibson, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2022 With his vigorous muscularity and forthright sexiness Caan was a throwback to Hollywood’s ideal of a classic male star. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022 Olusanmokun’s wise, forthright and stoic Dr. M’Benga had a small introduction in the series premiere and then was absent in the next episode. Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 June 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adverb
Middle English, from Old English forthriht, from forth + riht right
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3
Adverb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITIONVERBS➤be, seem直率;似乎挺直率ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極為/相當/非常直率▸➤characteristically以直率著稱◇He was characteristically forthright in his reply.他以特有的直率作了回答。PREPOSITION➤about關於⋯坦率◇She's always been very forthright about her preferences.她總是很坦率地表達自己的好惡。