Definition of Forthright

direct and honest

Examples of Forthright in a sentence

If you are not forthright when answering the detective’s questions, you might end up in jail.  🔊

Janice was happy to find a forthright man who always told her the truth.  🔊

Because Frank was not forthright about his symptoms, his doctor was not able to properly diagnose his illness.  🔊

The weight loss manufacturer was fined for deceiving customers and not being forthright about product ingredients.  🔊

While the suspect said he was being forthright with his responses, the lie detector test proved otherwise.  🔊

Jim lost his job when his employer learned he had not been forthright about his criminal background.  🔊

Before testifying in court, individuals must swear to be forthright during their testimonies.  🔊

I decided to ground my daughter after I learned she had not been forthright about her grades.  🔊

Even though Evan knew his forthright answers would get him in trouble, he refused to lie to his parents.  🔊

Because Frank was forthright with the police about his participation in the crime, he received a lighter sentence than his cohorts.  🔊

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