Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
His forthright behaviour shows that he is honest but he seems rude to some people.

• A. courteous
• B. correct
• C. straightforward
• D. tactful

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

straightforward

In this sentence we would be looking into an alternate word for "Forthright"

Forthright means direct and outspoken in other words, it means straightforward.

This makes Option C correct.

If we look into the other options,

courteous means polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

correct means free from error; in accordance with fact or truth

tactful means having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

Option C is correct