as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
I valued her forthrightness in telling me she didn't like being called "Susie"
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Just be mindful not to overwhelm others with your unfiltered honesty.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Credibility also hinges on the expert's demeanor, honesty, and impartiality, as any sign of bias or uncertainty can undermine the strength of their testimony.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Next, Dwight and his hulking bodyguard, Bigfoot, show up at Thresher’s weed farm itself, slinging accusations, which Thresher denies with apparent sincerity.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
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Generously candid, his humor is rivaled only by his sincerity.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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Leaders in the field of women’s health have praised her directness and see it as a welcome change from Biden’s wavering stance.The Editors, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
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Some readers might react to such justifications with skepticism, but Witt’s directness and sincerity are disarming.Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
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With diversity, authenticity and radical candor at the heart of everything, employees can truly be themselves.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Without trust built through relationships, there can be no candor or peer-to-peer accountability.Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Forthrightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthrightness. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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