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Reflective vs Forthright - What's the difference?

reflective | forthright |

As adjectives the difference between reflective and forthright

is that reflective is something which reflects, or redirects back to the source while forthright is straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.

reflective

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.
    • Mirrors are reflective .
  • Thinking back on the past.
    • He always becomes reflective in preparation for the new year.
  • (computing, programming) Involving reflection.

    • Derived terms

    * unreflective

    Coordinate terms

    * refractive

    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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