forthright

Adjective

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
  • blunt talking and straight shooting
    
  • a blunt New England farmer
    
  • I gave them my candid opinion
    
  • forthright criticism
    
  • a forthright approach to the problem
    
  • tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
    
  • it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
    
  • plainspoken and to the point
    
  • a point-blank accusation
    

Adverb

• directly and without evasion; not roundabout
  • to face a problem squarely
    
  • the responsibility lies squarely with them
    
  • spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  blunt , candid , frank , free-spoken , outspoken , plainspoken , point-blank , straight-from-the-shoulder , squarely , forthrightly