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forth·right

 (fôrth′rīt′)
adj.
1. Direct and without evasion; straightforward: a forthright appraisal; forthright criticism. See Synonyms at frank1.
2. Archaic Proceeding straight ahead.
adv.
Directly and frankly.

forth′right′ly adv.
forth′right′ness n.
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Adv.1.forthrightly - directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely"; "the responsibility lies squarely with them"; "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point"
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Dravis' attorney, Miller & Chevalier's Andrew Herman, said in an interview Monday that his client answered questions from Republicans and Democrats "as forthrightly and candidly as she could, and she pushed back on both sides when they were either wrong or pushing their agenda."
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