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Forthright

Straight forward; in a straight direction.

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Direct 84% connected

Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end; as, a direct line; direct means.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Direct 84% connected

Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end; as, a direct line; direct means.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Directness 74% connected

The quality of being direct; straightness; straightforwardness; immediateness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Directness 74% connected

The quality of being direct; straightness; straightforwardness; immediateness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Square 66% connected

The corner, or angle, of a figure.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 7

Blunt 92% connected

Having a thick edge or point, as an instrument; dull; not sharp.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Candid 92% connected

White.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Frank 92% connected

A pigsty.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Free-spoken 92% connected

Accustomed to speak without reserve.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Outspoken 92% connected

Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; as, an outspoken man; an outspoken rebuke.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Point-blank 92% connected

The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Squarely 92% connected

In a square form or manner.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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