straightforward
Americanadjective
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going or directed straight ahead.
a straightforward gaze.
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not roundabout or evasive; direct.
straightforward criticism;
a straightforward approach to a problem.
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free from ambiguity; clear.
straightforward instructions.
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free from crookedness or deceit; honest.
straightforward in one's dealings.
- Antonyms:
- devious
adverb
adjective
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(of a person) honest, frank, or simple
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(of a task, etc) simple; easy
adverb
Other Word Forms
- straightforwardly adverb
- straightforwardness noun
- unstraightforward adjective
Etymology
Origin of straightforward
Example Sentences
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Most people with straightforward tax returns probably wouldn’t see any change with IRS operations, Gleckman said, but “if there’s a problem, a glitch or an unusual situation, then things could get a little dicey.”
From MarketWatch
Officials hope to pass the legislation to make police mergers more straightforward in this parliament and to get through at least one "pathfinder" merger before the next election.
From BBC
Take the “senior bonus” tax deduction — a new, straightforward deduction for taxpayers ages 65 and up.
From MarketWatch
And in the entire Super Bowl era, only three teams to reach the final game of the season have faced more straightforward schedules.
That framing may be clear in Mr. Sheehan’s mind, but it distracts from a straightforward account of how sacrifice functioned for religious and political leaders.
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