Forthright
mediumPositive toneFORTH-ryt
adjective
Definition
Direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest
Memory hook
FORTH-RIGHT: going FORTH in the RIGHT direction - direct, honest, no beating around the bush.
Examples
“His forthright manner sometimes offended people.”
“She gave a forthright answer to the difficult question.”
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GRE Tip
Forthright is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "candid" or "frank" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "evasive".
Related GRE Words
candid
Truthful and straightforward; frank
explicit
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
guileless
Innocent and without deception; artless and sincere
ingenuous
Innocent and unsuspecting; candid and sincere
veracious
Speaking or representing the truth; truthful
counsel
Advice, especially that given formally; a lawyer or legal advice
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