Forthright

adjOne word substitutionAntonymSSC PYQ × 4

/fˈɔrθrˈaɪt/ · फ़ॉर्थराइट

Meaning

Direct and outspoken

Direct and honest in manner and speech; Frank

हिंदी अर्थ

स्पष्टवादी, सीधी बात कहने वाला

Synonyms · पर्यायवाची
FrankDirectCandid
Antonyms · विलोम
UncandidEvasiveDeviousSecretiveDeceitful
Example sentences

She gave a forthright answer to a difficult question.

Forthright is not the same as rude.

Daily use: Forthright jawab diya usne.

Word forms
Forthrightness nForthright adjForthrightly adv
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इसे तोड़िए: Forth = आगे + Right = सही। जो सही तरीके से, सीधे-सीधे बात आगे रख दे, वही Forthright है — बेबाक, साफ़ बोलने वाला।

Split it: FORTH (forward) + RIGHT. A forthright person puts things forward in the right, straight way — directly and openly, without hiding anything.

Exam note

Synonym: frank, candid, outspoken, blunt; antonym: evasive, devious।

Synonyms frank, candid, outspoken and blunt; antonyms evasive and devious.

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