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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And what I find beneath the floor at that moment isn’t straightforward.
From Literature
One is a straightforward supply issue: The International Energy Association projects a “significant” global oil surplus for 2026.
From Barron's
It capped a evening of straightforward celebration in a season of tumult for Salah, Slot and Liverpool.
From BBC
"I'm very optimistic personally, but it's not going to be straightforward."
From Barron's
Sweeping reforms in the Fed’s economic models to defend the dollar offer a straightforward path to lower interest rates across the yield curve—short-term and long-term.
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