Definition of forthright

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• forthright is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
• forthright is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
• forthright is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of forthright

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion (adjective)

  Examples

  1. forthright criticism
  2. a forthright approach to the problem

  Synonyms

  1. blunt
  2. candid
  3. frank
  4. free-spoken
  5. outspoken
  6. plainspoken
  7. point-blank
  8. straight-from-the-shoulder
• directly and without evasion; not roundabout (adverb)

  Examples

  1. spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point

  Synonyms

  1. forthrightly
  2. squarely

See definition of forthright in Merriam Webster