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Temporary vs Forthright - What's the difference?

temporary | forthright |

As adjectives the difference between temporary and forthright

is that temporary is not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time while forthright is straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.

As a noun temporary

is one serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

temporary

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
  • Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
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    Noun

    (temporaries)
  • One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.
  • Synonyms

    * temp

    forthright

    English

    Adjective

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