Forthrightly and Straight

Forthrightly

Forthrightly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.
Usage example: the police commissioner forthrightly and unhesitatingly admitted his mistake

Straight is a synonym for forthrightly in honestly topic. In some cases you can use "Straight" instead an adverb "Forthrightly", when it comes to topics like very honestly.

Straight

Straight adverb - In an honest and direct manner.
Usage example: we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out

Forthrightly is a synonym for straight in frankly topic. You can use "Forthrightly" instead an adverb "Straight".

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