straightforward

American  

[streyt-fawr-werd] / ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd /

adjective

1. going or directed straight ahead.

   a straightforward gaze.

2. not roundabout or evasive; direct.

   straightforward criticism;

   a straightforward approach to a problem.

3. free from ambiguity; clear.

   straightforward instructions.

4. free from crookedness or deceit; honest.

   straightforward in one's dealings.

   Antonyms:

   devious

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adverb

1. Also straightforwards straight ahead; directly or continuously forward.

straightforward British  

/ ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd /

adjective

1. (of a person) honest, frank, or simple

2. (of a task, etc) simple; easy

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adverb

1. in a straight course

Other Word Forms

• straightforwardly adverb
• straightforwardness noun
• unstraightforward adjective

Etymology

Origin of straightforward

First recorded in 1800–10; straight + forward

Example Sentences

Figuring out how to give someone a health-related gift isn’t always straightforward.

From The Wall Street Journal

“What’s more straightforward than a box where things go in, things go out and you pay for them?” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even though single premium immediate annuities may be the most straightforward of annuity products, they are still more complicated than most investors are used to handling.

From MarketWatch

We took a fight that we believe will be very straightforward, will give AJ a huge profile in America and one of his career-high paydays.

From BBC

Talking and writing about sport in hindsight is more straightforward than playing sport in real time.

From BBC

Related Words

• candid
• forthright
• genuine
• sincere
• truthful
• unequivocal