seem forthright
Frequency: 6.59.2 per million words
Used to describe the appearance of being direct and honest.
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Examples (10)
- At first glance, he seems forthright about the budget cuts.
- She seemed forthright during the interview, answering every question directly.
- They may seem forthright at first, but check the fine print.
- The spokesperson did not seem forthright when pressed on the numbers.
- Does the new manager seem forthright to you?
- While he seems very forthright, his emails tell a different story.
- On camera she can seem extremely forthright, yet keep some details private.
- By comparison, the report seems fairly forthright about its limitations.
- He didn't seem entirely forthright about the risks involved.
- If our partners seem forthright, we can proceed with the agreement.