squarely vs forthright

squarely is not an adjective while forthright is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
squarely	No	No	No	Yes
forthright	No	Yes	No	Yes

As adverbs, squarely and forthright are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of squarely include forthrightly.

squarely (adjective)	forthright (adjective)
	characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

squarely (adverb)	forthright (adverb)
with firmness and conviction; without compromise	directly and without evasion; not roundabout
firmly and solidly
in a square shape
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
in a straight direct way