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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Moreover, while going long a risk asset is relatively straightforward, being able to express a bearish position by buying an ETF designed to replicate downward moves offers a simple solution, Egilinsky added.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
It came down to a straightforward question, she said: What kind of human being do you want to be?
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Before the pair faced off in the ring, Mayer praised Cameron's style and said she expected negotiations to be straightforward.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Unlike a straightforward increase in the child tax credit, projecting the overtime deduction requires knowing people’s incomes, work patterns and likelihood of altering behavior because of the new break.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
"I'm a straightforward kind of guy. What you see is what you get."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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