forthrightly

adverb

Definition of forthrightlynext
as in openly
in an honest and direct manner the police commissioner forthrightly and unhesitatingly admitted his mistake

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthrightly
  1. sincerely
  2. honestly
  3. straightforward
  4. abruptly
Adverb
  • For the most part, Bonifacio says, donations come from high-net-worth individuals who sincerely want to add value to an organization with a strong and positive purpose.
    Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Henderson would like people sincerely interested in moving abroad to look at some other options.
    Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of sincerely
Adverb
  • From the theme song to the Sunday night Reagan family dinners, it's been a fan-favorite since season one (and honestly could have creatively kept going).
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
  • That rediscovery of a deeper humanity, which comes from collective solidarity [and] collective action, awaits anyone who will look honestly at our situation.
    Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • The cinematography morphs from something appropriate for a wacky comedic satire (straightforward) to lurid horror-movie tones; the score follows a similar path.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Despite seeming straightforward, microwaves aren’t standardized, so finding your machine’s power settings in the first place can be confusing, Chen says.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of straightforward
Adverb
  • The breakup rumors get real when Fox abruptly unfollows Kelly on Instagram and deletes all her pictures with him.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Emotions run high after Maggie discovers Nick's affair with Alice, but their tense conversation is abruptly interrupted when their daughter Isla finds Alice placing Max in the bathtub.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of abruptly
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