Forthright (Adverb)
Meaning
Directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely"; "the responsibility lies squarely with them"; "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point".
Examples
- She spoke forthrightly about the issues that needed to be addressed in the company.
- The politician answered the questions forthrightly, without dodging or evading any of them.
- He faced the problem squarely and dealt with it in a forthright manner.
- The teacher encouraged her students to express their opinions forthrightly and without fear of judgment.
- The CEO addressed the employees forthrightly about the company's financial struggles and the necessary changes.