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 language may seem cryptic, but to Strategy fans it’s fairly straightforward: Orange dots represent purchases on the company’s treasury charts.
From Barron's
The language may seem cryptic, but to Strategy fans it’s fairly straightforward: Orange dots represent purchases on the company’s treasury charts.
From Barron's
These campgrounds are in the “easy” category because they’re straightforward to reach.
From Los Angeles Times
She went on to say "we are no longer putting patients on the waiting list for transfer who are just straightforward dying", focusing only on those with complex needs.
From BBC
This season has not been straightforward for the 29-year-old former Brentford striker, with just three Premier League goals to his name before Saturday.
From BBC
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