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Meanings of forthright in English

Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.

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Directly and without evasion; not roundabout.

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Examples for "squarely"
Examples for "squarely"
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Calvert-Lee said: None of them really tackle the issue squarely and clearly.
The Guardian
2
But too late; the match dropped squarely into the keg of alcohol.
Triple Spies
3
Instagram's new policy is aimed most squarely at so-called automated amplification services.
Wired
4
Then he looked the owner of the castle squarely in the face.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
5
She made no resistance, but looking at him squarely she said, Listen.
Down There
1
Ski delivered the news forthrightly, which he figured the attorney would appreciate.
Tough customer: a novel
2
He was surprised, but pleased, when she forthrightly expressed approval of his proposal.
Rogues
3
The long-standing and deep-seated problems of agriculture have been forthrightly attacked.
State of the Union Addresses
4
Its founders forthrightly announced that they had created a slaveholders' republic.
The Guardian
5
MC: There are churches out there that forthrightly address sexual violence.
Ebony
Usage of forthright in English
1
They weren't exactly forthright with information either-atleast when dealing with journalists.
Transfer of power
2
Do the forthright thing: accept your situation, and get on with it.
For Love Of Evil
3
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper was especially forthright with the Russian leader.
The Guardian
4
He didn't understand the delay, but she wasn't exactly forthright with information.
American assassin
5
Garnham is also forthright about the potentially devastating impact of government policies.
The Guardian
6
Sayyed thought it best to not be too forthright on this point.
American assassin
7
The new chief constable is a very forthright, straightforward person, he said.
The Irish Times
8
JPM was used to the repercussions of his forthright and independent spirit.
The Guardian
9
And his forthright social media comments caused the manure hit the ventilation.
Radio NZ
10
The entry was text-only, but he heard his sister's voice: forthright, uncompromising.
Engineering Infinity
11
Sir, - Congratulations on your courageous and forthright Editorial of August 21st.
The Irish Times
12
The IWA are more forthright in their criticism of the national authority.
The Irish Times
13
Fortunately, Nicholson left a full and forthright account of what she witnessed.
The Irish Times
14
She writes about secrets and incongruities, yet comes across as bracingly forthright.
The Guardian
15
I don't appreciate being in a group and people not being forthright.
Ebony
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And he arose forthright and gave her the turban-cloth, as it was.
Tales from the Arabic — Volume 02
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Forthright through the time
Forthright across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common