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1forthright

adverb forth·right \ˈfrth-ˌrīt\

Definition of FORTHRIGHT

1
archaic
a :  directly forward
b :  without hesitation :  frankly
2
archaic :  at once
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Origin of FORTHRIGHT

Middle English, from Old English forthriht, from forth + riht right
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with FORTHRIGHT

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2forthright

adjective

: honest and direct : providing answers or information in a very clear and direct way

Full Definition of FORTHRIGHT

1
archaic :  proceeding straight on
2
:  free from ambiguity or evasiveness :  going straight to the point <a forthright critic> <was forthright in appraising the problem>
3
:  notably simple in style or quality <forthright furniture>
forth·right·ly adverb
forth·right·ness noun

First Known Use of FORTHRIGHT

before 12th century

3forthright

noun

Definition of FORTHRIGHT

archaic
:  a straight path

First Known Use of FORTHRIGHT

1606
FORTHRIGHT Defined for Kids

forthright

adjective forth·right \ˈfrth-ˌrīt\

Definition of FORTHRIGHT for Kids

:  going straight to the point clearly and firmly <a forthright answer>
forth·right·ly adverb <She had spoken forthrightly.>

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