Forthrightly and Tactfully
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Forthrightly
Forthrightly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.
Usage example: the police commissioner forthrightly and unhesitatingly admitted his mistake
Tactfully is an antonym for forthrightly.
Tactfully
Tactfully adverb - Showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner.
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Synonyms for Tactfully
Forthrightly is an antonym for tactfully.
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