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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Executing the strategy is far from straightforward and Third Bridge points out that “European defense growth ambitions could be due for a reality check.”
From MarketWatch
Orouji made the initial connections with the players through a family member - but communicating with them wasn't straightforward.
From BBC
But Oppenheimer’s biography is a more straightforward tracing of Blume’s life and career.
From Los Angeles Times
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
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