definition of
forthright

[1] #1 forthright s. [blunt, candid, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder] 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 wh. wn

[2] #2 forthright r. [squarely, forthrightly] 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". wn