forthright

adj : characterized by disconcerting 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" [syn: {blunt}, {candid}, {frank}, {free-spoken},

{outspoken}, {plainspoken}, {point-blank}]

adv : 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" [syn: {squarely}, {forthrightly}]