forthright

Meanings

• adjective

  speaking or acting openly and honestly

  - "He gave a forthright answer to the question."
  - "The forthright politician spoke her mind."

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Variants

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forthright , forthrightly , forthrightness , forthrightnesses , forthrights

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Etymology

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from Old English forðright, forðrith: before right, earlier than right; akin to forð 'forward' + rīth 'right, order'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'forthright' has been used in English since the 15th century.

2. The word 'forthright' has nine letters and contains the letters 'r', 'i', 'g', 'h', 't' each twice.

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Related Concepts

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1. honesty: The quality of being truthful and fair in all actions and dealings.

2. integrity: The quality of being whole and undivided; the state of being complete or unbroken.

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Culture

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The term 'forthright' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe characters who are honest and direct in their communication. For instance, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius is described as 'a goodly man, / So long as men can breathe or live', but Hamlet famously refers to him as 'this vile piece of work, this contemptible / and slippery piece of treachery'. Hamlet's use of the term 'forthright' to describe Polonius in contrast to his true nature highlights the importance of honesty and authenticity.

How to Memorize "forthright"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being honest and straightforward in their communication.
   - Imagine a person speaking directly and openly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'forthright' with the idea of honesty and directness.
   - Think of a person who always tells the truth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'F' for 'Forthcoming' and 'R' for 'Real' to remember 'Forthright' means 'Forthcoming and Real'.

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