forthright

美音音标: ['fɔː(r)θraɪt] forthright
英音音标: ['fɔː(r)θraɪt] result.0.expl|add:"

同义
squarely forthright forthrightly
词性
r
解释
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
示例
to face a problem squarely|the responsibility lies squarely with them|spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point

同义
blunt candid plainspoken point-blank outspoken forthright frank free-spoken straight-from-the-shoulder
词性
s
解释
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
示例
blunt talking and straight shooting|a blunt New England farmer|I gave them my candid opinion|forthright criticism|a forthright approach to the problem|tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank|it is possible to be outspoken without being rude|plainspoken and to the point|a point-blank accusation