forthright

UK
/ˈfɔːθraɪt/
US
/ˈfɔrθraɪt/

Translations

forthrightadjective
more forthright
Comp.
most forthright
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔːθraɪt/
US
/ˈfɔrθraɪt/
She was forthright in her criticism of the company's policies.
Elle était franche dans ses critiques des politiques de l'entreprise.
Additional translations
directSens vieilli.
forthrightadverb
UK
/ˈfɔːθ.raɪt/
US
/ˈfɔrθ.raɪt/
Used (now somewhat archaically) to mean 'directly; straightaway'.
tout droitSens vieilli.
He marched forthright to the king's chamber.
Il marcha tout droit vers la chambre du roi.
forthrightnoun
forthrights
pl
Archaic noun meaning 'a straight path or passage'.
trajet directSens vieilli.
The forthright between the farms was now overgrown with weeds.
Le trajet direct entre les fermes était désormais envahi par les mauvaises herbes.

Definitions

forthrightadjective
Direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest.
She was forthright in her criticism of the company's policies.
(Archaic) Proceeding straight ahead or leading directly forward.
They chose a forthright route over the hills.
forthrightadverb
(Archaic) Directly forward; straightaway; at once.
He marched forthright to the king's chamber.
forthrightnoun
(Archaic) A direct or straight path, passage, or course.
The forthright between the farms was now overgrown with weeds.