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Adjective: forthright  'forth,rIt
  1. Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
    "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem";
    - blunt, candid, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
Adverb: forthright  'forth,rIt
  1. Directly and without evasion; not roundabout
    "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point";
    - squarely, forthrightly

See also: direct

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