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.