First Known Use: before 12th century
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1forthright
adverb forth·right \ˈfȯrth-ˌrīt\
Definition of FORTHRIGHT
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archaic : at once
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Origin of FORTHRIGHT
Middle English, from Old English forthriht, from forth + riht right
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
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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
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First Known Use of FORTHRIGHT
before 12th century
Related to FORTHRIGHT
- Synonyms
- candid, direct, forthcoming, frank, foursquare, freehearted, free-spoken, honest, open, openhearted, out-front, outspoken, plain, plainspoken, straight, straightforward, unguarded, unreserved, up-front
- Antonyms
- dissembling, uncandid, unforthcoming
3forthright
noun
Definition of FORTHRIGHT
archaic : a straight path
First Known Use of FORTHRIGHT
1606
FORTHRIGHT Defined for Kids
forthright
adjective forth·right \ˈfȯrth-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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