adj

forthright

FAWTH-ryt

Forthright (adj) means Direct and honest in speech; not evasive. Example: “She gave a forthright answer to the reporter's question.”

adj

Direct and honest in speech; not evasive.

"She gave a forthright answer to the reporter's question."

"His forthright manner made him easy to trust."

How to use forthright

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSpeaking plainly and honestly, without dodging the point.

Common pairings

forthright answer forthright manner

more forthright comparative, more forthright comparative, forthrights plural, most forthright superlative, most forthright superlative

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From Old English forthriht, "direct, straightforward" — built from forth and right.

Origin: Old English

What does “forthright” mean?

The word “forthright” means direct and honest in speech; not evasive. In plain terms, speaking plainly and honestly, without dodging the point.

How do you pronounce “forthright”?

“Forthright” is pronounced FAWTH-ryt (/ˈfɔɹθˌɹaɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “forthright” in a sentence?

Here is “forthright” used in a sentence: “She gave a forthright answer to the reporter's question.”

What part of speech is “forthright”?

“Forthright” is an adjective.

Where does the word “forthright” come from?

The word “forthright” comes from Old English. From Old English forthriht, "direct, straightforward" — built from forth and right.