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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Be very simple and straightforward with a question like, “Are you a fiduciary?”
From MarketWatch
But when it comes to what's found on the Moon, it's not quite so straightforward.
From BBC
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the results prove "how much people value a simpler, more straightforward way to pay".
From BBC
However, Ukrainian support to the Gulf is not straightforward.
From Barron's
Colors that appear straightforward—red, blue, black, white—turn out to be anything but.
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