forthright

Adverb
  1. Directly and without evasion;
    Not roundabout (synset 400052128)
    "to face a problem squarely"; "the responsibility lies squarely with them"; "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point"
    same as: forthrightly, squarely
Adjective
  1. Characterized by directness in manner or speech;
    Without subtlety or evasion (synset 300768027)
    "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"
    similar to: direct - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action
    same as: blunt, candid, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder

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