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Forthright vs Cautious - What's the difference?

forthright | cautious |

As adjectives the difference between forthright and cautious

is that forthright is straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct while cautious is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative.

forthright

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct
    • The witness was considered eminently credible thanks to her forthright answers.

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    cautious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • careful; using or exercising caution; tentative
    • He took a few cautious steps out the door.

    Synonyms

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    Antonyms

    * neglecting * careless

    Derived terms

    * overcautious