Antonyms for forthrightness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : adjective, noun fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-; adverb fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-
Phonetic Transcription : adjective, noun ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-; adverb ˌfɔrθˈraɪt, ˌfoʊrθ-, ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-


Definition of forthrightness

Origin :
  • Old English forðriht "direct, plain;" see forth + right. Related: Forthrightly; forthrightness.
  • As in innocence : noun harmlessness, naiveté
  • As in integrity : noun honor, uprightness
  • As in sportsmanship : noun integrity
  • As in candor : noun complete honesty
  • As in inexpertness : noun inexperience
  • As in freedom : noun easy attitude
Example sentences :
  • He was a clergyman who never curried favor nor withheld opinion when forthrightness was the moral requisite.
  • Extract from : « Frank H. Nelson of Cincinnati » by Warren C. Herrick

Synonyms for forthrightness

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