Forthrightly and Politely

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Forthrightly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

Usage example: the police commissioner forthrightly and unhesitatingly admitted his mistake

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Politely is an antonym for forthrightly.

Politely adverb - In a polite manner.

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Forthrightly is an antonym for politely.

Nearby Words: polite, politeness

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