I. ˈfȯrth-ˌrīt adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English forthriht, from forth + riht right
Date: before 12th century
1. archaic
a. : directly forward
b. : without hesitation : frankly
2. archaic : at once
II. adjective
Date: before 12th century
1. archaic : proceeding straight on
2. : free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
a forthright critic
was forthright in appraising the problem
3. : notably simple in style or quality
forthright furniture
• forth·right·ly adverb
• forth·right·ness noun
III. noun
Date: 1606
archaic : a straight path