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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The reason is straightforward: DeFi makes tracing flows far more difficult External link, even as they preserve users’ access to dollar-linked instruments, such as Tether.
From Barron's
Agents have also spoken positively of their dealings with Viana, describing him as straightforward and courteous.
From BBC
But is it as straightforward as this for City?
From BBC
It wasn't all straightforward from there, though, as an ankle injury sidelined him shortly afterwards and he was frustrated to be overlooked for the autumn internationals.
From BBC
The reason why I delayed was more straightforward:
From Los Angeles Times
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