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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They asked a straightforward question: can a computer correctly match a vocal sound to the cat that produced it using sound alone?
From Science Daily
Accessing Netflix, Disney+, or other platforms was straightforward, which is never a given nowadays.
From Salon
The communication was straightforward and a bit awkward, sadly missing the mentions of Nancy Guthrie’s humanity that had peppered the family’s first video.
From Los Angeles Times
"When you are in a situation, when it's not going straightforward, you need the fans more," added Frank.
From Barron's
A researcher at the University of Warwick has now introduced the first straightforward method that can predict how particles of virtually any shape move through air.
From Science Daily
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