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

The journey back to feeling myself again wasn’t straightforward.

From Salon

"You never know. The first couple of laps are always opportunities for everyone but after there I think it's probably going to be pretty straightforward for everyone too," he said.

From Barron's

The official Medicare website has a lot of easy-to-understand and straightforward tools to help anyone understand their Medicare coverage options, and explore the options open to them or their loved ones.

From Science Daily

Vermant emphasizes that foam stability is not influenced in a straightforward or linear way.

From Science Daily

If someone already knows how to tune a bicycle, learning to repair a motorcycle can feel more straightforward.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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