forthrightly
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6.7
- adverb
- /ˈfɔrθˌraɪtli/
- During the interview, she forthrightly discussed her opinions on the company's future direction.
- speak forthrightly
- deal forthrightly
- openly and forthrightly
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- From his very high profile position, Barney led the movement in Congress to speak forthrightly about sexual preference.
Examples
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However, staff members will only respond forthrightly if they trust the leader not to use their responses against them.
Academic text (1997) -
Government officials prepared forthrightly for its arrival and have refrained from paralysis and bickering in its wake.
Blog text (33) -
And he said very, very forthrightly that it's not in our hands.
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"I told you," she said, speaking as forthrightly as he had.
Fiction book (2001) -
We both knew these words were coming, but stating my desire forthrightly brought with them a certain fortitude.
Blog text (31) -
We are worse off for refusing to make public value judgments openly and forthrightly.
Academic text (2003) -
"I'm very tired of having my head shrunk," she replied forthrightly.
Fiction book (1992) -
Rather, South Dakota forthrightly declares that it now requires certain remote sellers to collect sales and use tax.
Academic text (2017) -
Indeed, the law must forthrightly prohibit the intentional killing of unborn human life.
Academic text (2008) -
The manager spoke forthrightly during the meeting, addressing all the concerns without any hesitation.
Synonyms
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1.0
In a way that leaves no doubt
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7.9
Used to say something is completely honest without exaggeration
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1.6
In an honest and direct way
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3.9
A person uses clear, direct words so there is no doubt
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1.3
In a truthful way that shows you mean what you say
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1.4
In a clear honest way, saying what you think
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7.0
To say something plainly without hiding feelings
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2.3
To tell what really happened without lying or hiding anything
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1.8
In a clear and obvious way that is easy to understand
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3.7
In a direct and firm way without avoiding the issue
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4.6
In a direct way that is not polite
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5.0
In a very direct way without trying to hide anything
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4.6
In a firm way that shows no doubt
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6.1
Completely direct with no doubt or excuse
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4.1
In an honest, direct way without hiding your true thoughts
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4.3
Directly and openly, without hiding or delay
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3.9
In a clear, honest way without hiding anything
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7.2
In a plain, direct way that does not make bad news seem softer
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6.4
In a direct, open way that says what people think without fear, especially when critical
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6.0
In a complete and direct way, without any doubt
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7.4
In a direct and honest way without hiding feelings or opinions
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8.0
In a direct, sometimes abrupt way that shows little patience
How Direct
Surface Forms
Morphology
forthrightly = forthright (transparent) = forth + right + ly
A regular adverbial derivation: 'forthright' (direct, outspoken) + the productive suffix '-ly' yields 'in a direct manner'.
Etymology
Forthrightly comes from forth ('forward') and right ('straight' or 'correct'), with the ending -ly making it a word that describes how something is done. So to speak forthrightly is to speak 'straight' and directly, without hiding anything.