Honest and forthright discussions ensue when reports are disappointing. From LearnThat.org. [www.yourdictionary.com]
If someone were honest and forthright from the beginning, no defensive measures would be necessary. From Wordnik.com. [Peter Sumaruck II] Reference
Kanmakan took his sword forthright and cut off his head, saying. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II] Reference
"The tone of the conversation today was very frank and very forthright, which is as it should be," he added. From Wordnik.com. [British Blogs] Reference
Others might not be so forthright, meaning investors will have to be even more sharp-eyed as the credit crisis plays itself out. From Wordnik.com. [When a Loss Is a Gain] Reference
Petraeus described his relationship with Afghan President Hamid Karzai as "forthright," and said they speak once a day on average. From Wordnik.com. [Petraeus: Too soon to tell in Afghanistan; GOP strategist: Steele is 'a disaster'; Cornyn: NYC mosque issue 'not about religious freedom'] Reference
Let me be forthright from the outset. From Wordnik.com. [The Liberal Plan for Prosperity] Reference
There's something kind of forthright and honest about him, and I can't quite put my finger on why. From Wordnik.com. [4thletter!] Reference
Mr West admitted he was a "forthright" person but insisted he could recall no altercations with council officers. From Wordnik.com. [Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph] Reference
Petraeus had been "forthright" with each other about their concerns over certain aspects of the local defense initiative. From Wordnik.com. [WBAY Action 2 News] Reference
Giving evidence, Mrs Boykin admitted that she could be 'forthright', but denied suggestions she was 'bossy' and 'waspish'. From Wordnik.com. [Home | Mail Online] Reference
I want to deal with people in an upfront, forthright way. From Wordnik.com. [‘A Much Fuller Understanding’] Reference
We were not as open and forthright as we should have been. From Wordnik.com. [Traitor or Truthteller?] Reference
Henson is widely regarded as smart, honest and forthright. From Wordnik.com. [The Daughter Also Rises] Reference
She was more forthright on the issue of anti-Arab graffiti. From Wordnik.com. [The Smell Of Death] Reference
Actually, it was an unusually forthright admission of error. From Wordnik.com. [A 'Bombshell' That Fizzled] Reference
The most forthright about the pain of loss may be Jimmy Carter. From Wordnik.com. [Out and Down] Reference
But even that forthright, unfashionable word begs the question. From Wordnik.com. [Figuring Out The Fuhrer] Reference
He has been direct and forthright in responding to our concerns. From Wordnik.com. [The Man Without Doubt] Reference
The report also raises many questions that need forthright answers. From Wordnik.com. [MAIL CALL] Reference
You were pretty forthright in critiquing what he did wrong in your book. From Wordnik.com. ['You Have to Break from the Pack'] Reference
In his early years Jefferson was quite forthright in his opposition to slavery. From Wordnik.com. [The Jefferson Enigma] Reference
When I asked Mugabe about his country's tottering economy, the response was forthright. From Wordnik.com. [Africa's Silence On Mugabe] Reference
Miller himself has been accused of being less than forthright in a classified briefing before Congress. From Wordnik.com. [THE ABU GHRAIB SCANDAL COVER-UP?] Reference
Although forthright in her views, she often speaks in a sympathetic register which few would have anticipated. From Wordnik.com. [Rory Fitzgerald: Sinéad O'Connor: An Unlikely Prophet for a Scandalized Church] Reference
They are a familiar Pittsburgh type: the wry, forthright, steel-willed wives of hardworking, shot-and-beer men. From Wordnik.com. [The Pennsylvania Polka] Reference
Besides, the show may not be the most forthright, but its writing and ensemble cast are among television's best. From Wordnik.com. ['Lost' Questions and Semi-Answers] Reference
"I've never found him to be open and forthright with Congress, but I ultimately expect he's going to be confirmed.". From Wordnik.com. [Delay Threatened on Spy-Chief Job] Reference
The President's Men and IraqPresident Bush's style of leadership is bold and forthright, and he has no fear of criticism. From Wordnik.com. [The Battle Over Ousting Saddam] Reference
It is incumbent upon us all to encourage governments to make more forthright efforts to clean up the mess we have created. From Wordnik.com. [Dana Ullman: Our Planet, Our Selves: The Earth's Symptoms and What to Do About Them] Reference
Where are the feminists of the world who should be rushing to lift her up as a tremendously brave, forthright teller of truth?. From Wordnik.com. [Mail Call] Reference
What investors hate, however, is feeling that a CEO does not have a handle on the business or is not being forthright with them. From Wordnik.com. [Henry Blodget: Now AOL's Tim Armstrong Needs to Address His Credibility Problem] Reference
AnalysisBarack Obama's campaign has been very forthright about criticizing John McCain for having lobbyists work for his campaign. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Ad Misidentifies McCain 'Lobbyists'] Reference
By that I mean that the company and management have not been as forthright about this situation as the company has been historically. From Wordnik.com. [When The Treasury Yields Are Low, Why Buy Bonds?] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.