I. (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from forth (I) + right (adverb)
1.
a. : directly forth or ahead : unswervingly forward
b. : without hesitation : frankly
spoke forthright and to the point
2. archaic : straightway , straightforward , immediately
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from forth (I) + right (adjective)
: proceeding straight on ; usually : lacking ambiguity : direct , straightforward
a forthright man
a forthright approach to a problem
• forth·right·ly adverb
• forth·right·ness noun -es
III. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
: a straight path or direct course (as of action)