Forthright and Outright

Forthright

Forthright adjective - Free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions.

Outright and forthright are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Outright" instead an adjective "Forthright".

Outright

Outright adjective - Having no exceptions or restrictions.

Forthright and outright are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Forthright" instead an adjective "Outright".

Both words in one sentence

  • As for Gentaro, in one episode he outright goes to Gamou to try and resolve a conflict between Yuki and the Monster of the Week, the Chairman seemingly impressed by Gentaro's honest and forthright nature.
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