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forthright

//ˈfɔːθraɪt//
English Definition
Direct and outspoken.
中文释义
直率的;坦白的
Example Sentence

The scientist's forthright explanation of the experimental limitations helped the committee understand the study's true scope.

科学家对实验局限性的直率解释帮助委员会理解了研究的真实范围。

Synonyms
candid direct blunt
Antonyms
evasive indirect
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
forth(向前) + right(直) → 直来直去。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “forthright”?

  1. A Direct and outspoken.
  2. B Relating to or resulting from motion.
  3. C A long, angry speech.
  4. D Unconventional; odd.
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A — Direct and outspoken.. “forthright” means Direct and outspoken..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Direct and outspoken.”?

  1. A eccentric
  2. B kinetic
  3. C forthright
  4. D tirade
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C — forthright. “forthright” means Direct and outspoken..

Common questions about “forthright”

What does “forthright” mean?

forthright — Direct and outspoken.. In Chinese: 直率的;坦白的.

How do you pronounce “forthright”?

forthright is pronounced //ˈfɔːθraɪt//.

How is “forthright” used in a sentence?

The scientist's forthright explanation of the experimental limitations helped the committee understand the study's true scope. (科学家对实验局限性的直率解释帮助委员会理解了研究的真实范围。)

What are synonyms for “forthright”?

candid, direct, blunt — all close in meaning to forthright (Direct and outspoken.).

What is the opposite of “forthright”?

evasive, indirect — each the opposite of forthright (Direct and outspoken.).

Is “forthright” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. forthright is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “forthright”?

forth(向前) + right(直) → 直来直去。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.