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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But if cash must be given, he prefers a straightforward transfer instead of folding or decorating it into bouquets.
From BBC
Hua's wishes for the Year of the Horse were straightforward: "Of course, I hope to make a fortune, have a smooth life and stay healthy."
From Barron's
Observing this new magnetic state was not straightforward because the signals involved are extremely faint.
From Science Daily
He continued, “it’s not straightforward to do, because this is essentially trying to measure a big portion of the shadow economy.”
From Los Angeles Times
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
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