forthright

Definition

Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.

Etymology

From Middle English forþright, forþriʒt, forþriht, from Old English forþriht (“direct, plain”). By surface analysis, forth + right.

Example Sentences

• "The witness was considered eminently credible thanks to her forthright answers."
• "TSSA General Secretary Manuel Cortes was typically forthright in his criticism by claiming that Sunak had "blatantly failed" to cure "a growing tragedy", as "every single day, more and more families can't make ends meet"."