Forthrightness

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
The characteristic or quality of being forthright uncountable
2
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech wordnet

Synonyms

artlessness candidness candor candor candour directness

Etymology

From Middle English forthrightnesse, forþriȝtnesse, equivalent to forthright + -ness.

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