Forthrightness and Reserve

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Forthrightness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

Usage example: I valued her forthrightness in telling me she didn't like being called “Susie”

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Reserve is an antonym for forthrightness in easy attitude topic.

Reserve noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

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Forthrightness is an antonym for reserve.

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