forthright (
http://definr.com/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]