forthright
adj.adj. saying exactly what you think in a clear and honest way. You use this to describe someone who is not afraid to tell the truth, even if it is not what people want to hear.
adj. characterised by directness and honesty in speech or action. Often used to describe a person's manner or a statement that lacks ambiguity.
She gave a forthright answer to the difficult question.
The manager was known for his forthright style, often telling employees exactly what they needed to improve rather than what they wanted to hear.
While many politicians prefer to speak in vague, diplomatic terms, the witness provided a forthright account of the events that transpired, leaving little room for interpretation by the jury.
From Middle English forþright, forþriʒt, forþriht, from Old English forþriht (“direct, plain”). By surface analysis, forth + right.
From Middle English forthright, forþriʒt, forthricte, from Old English forþrihte (“straightway, at once, plainly”), from forþriht + -e (“adverbial suffix”). By surface analysis, forth + right.