Definitions:

1. characterized by directness in manner or speech adjective
   • The boss was known to be forthright with their opinions.
2. directly and without evasion adverb
   • They spoke forthright and the audience ate it up.

Synonyms:

• blunt
• candid
• frank
• free-spoken
• outspoken
• plainspoken
• point-blank
• squarely
• straight-from-the-shoulder

NearBy Words:

• forthrightly
• forthrightness