forthright
US
/ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/
UK
/ˈfɔːθˌraɪt/
Meaning
Honest and direct about your opinions or feelings, without trying to hide what you think.
अपनी राय या भावनाएँ साफ़ और ईमानदारी से बताने वाला, बिना बात छिपाए।
Examples
“Maya was forthright about her concerns during the team meeting.”
“I appreciate your forthright answer, even though it was difficult to hear.”
“He spoke forthrightly about the project’s delays and took responsibility.”
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Not natural: She was forthright to her worries.
Better: She was forthright about her worries.
Use “about” to introduce the subject someone speaks openly about.
किसी विषय के बारे में खुलकर बोलने के लिए “forthright about” कहते हैं, “forthright to” नहीं।
Not natural: He spoke forthright about the mistake.
Better: He spoke forthrightly about the mistake.
“Forthright” is an adjective; use the adverb “forthrightly” to describe how he spoke.
“Spoke” को किस तरह कहा, यह बताने के लिए adverb “forthrightly” इस्तेमाल करें; “forthright” adjective है।
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Learner tip
“Forthright” praises honest directness, but it does not necessarily mean rude or tactless.
“Forthright” साफ़गोई की तारीफ़ करता है; इसका मतलब यह ज़रूरी नहीं कि कोई रूखा या बदतमीज़ हो।