Forthright

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1. Adverb

Straight forward; in a straight direction.

2. Adjective

Direct; straightforward; as, a forthright man.

3. Noun

A straight path.

4. Adjective

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think — and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"
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