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forthright
adjective
adverb
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
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ˈfɔːθˌɹaɪt
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adjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
“blunt talking and straight shooting”
adverb
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
“to face a problem squarely”
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blunt talking and straight shooting
a blunt New England farmer
I gave them my candid opinion
forthright criticism
a forthright approach to the problem
to face a problem squarely
the responsibility lies squarely with them
spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point
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