Forthrightness and Shyness

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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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Shyness is an antonym for forthrightness.

Shyness noun - A feeling of fear of embarrassment.

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Forthrightness is an antonym for shyness.

Nearby Words: shy, shyly

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