Forthright
adj.thoughtful, capableprofessional
What it means
Directly honest without concealment or evasive wording.
Reach for it when praising a person or explanation for making the truth easy to understand
Her forthright account of the delay helped the partners reset the schedule.
Choose between these
8- playful
practical directness is wanted in an informal description
not when It can make warmth and nuance disappear from the compliment.
- everyday
the message reaches the point without detours
not when Direct speech can be tactless or even dishonest.
- everyday
an honest conversation may include uncomfortable facts
not when Frank can feel personal or blunt where forthright signals constructive clarity.
- warm
honesty should sound accessible and unpretentious
not when It describes simple style more than willingness to disclose hard truths.
- professional
openness about weaknesses or opinions is valued
not when Candid may disclose freely without being especially direct.
- professional
clarity and lack of complication are central
not when A straightforward task or answer need not involve moral honesty.
- professional
processes, motives, or evidence are visible to others
not when Transparent is overused for individuals and does not always mean outspoken.
- formal
someone voices views publicly and without fear
not when Outspoken can suggest frequent criticism rather than measured honesty.
Said against
3- evasive
- deceptive
- guarded
It naturally appears in
3- forthright answer
His forthright answer clarified both the cost and the remaining risk.
- forthright manner
A forthright manner made the new director easy to trust.
- forthright discussion
The forthright discussion prevented another month of vague promises.