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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Singh, who has commanded submarines, believes the sequence leading up to the attack was probably straightforward.
From BBC
The index fund—which pitches itself as “a straightforward, low-cost fund offering” suitable for the core holding in a diversified portfolio—has delivered a total return of more than 16% in 2026.
From Barron's
Wales' misery was compounded by Williams being sent to the bin, and although Crowley missed a straightforward conversion, the fly-half made up for it with a late penalty that completed a hard-fought win for Ireland.
From BBC
The issue of potentially changing travel plans is much less straightforward.
From MarketWatch
Given the technological superiority, intelligence capabilities and advanced military hardware of the US and Israel, it would be naive to think Iranian strategists were planning for a straightforward battlefield victory.
From BBC
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