Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with forthright in American Collocation
forthright
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈfɔrθˌraɪt/
typically
characteristically
typically
Fred was typically forthright about the problems he encountered during filming.
especially or unusually
particularly
unusually
Some members were particularly forthright in their criticism.
in a good way
refreshingly
wonderfully
What some regard as refreshingly forthright, others will regard as opinionated ranting.
manner
approach
manner
style
tone
Most students discuss their strengths and weaknesses in a very open and forthright manner.
criticism or statement
condemnation
criticism
declaration
statement
Farmers applauded his forthright condemnation of the action.
view
opinion
view
She is known for her forthright views and her sense of humour.
blunt
courageous
frank
honest
no-nonsense
open
opinionated
outspoken
Mr. Willis was frank and forthright in his answers to the questions raised.
She has a forthright no-nonsense approach to business.