straightforward

American  

[streyt-fawr-werd] / ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd /

adjective

1. going or directed straight ahead.

   a straightforward gaze.

2. not roundabout or evasive; direct.

   straightforward criticism;

   a straightforward approach to a problem.

3. free from ambiguity; clear.

   straightforward instructions.

4. free from crookedness or deceit; honest.

   straightforward in one's dealings.

   Antonyms:

   devious

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adverb

1. Also straightforwards straight ahead; directly or continuously forward.

straightforward British  

/ ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd /

adjective

1. (of a person) honest, frank, or simple

2. (of a task, etc) simple; easy

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adverb

1. in a straight course

Other Word Forms

• straightforwardly adverb
• straightforwardness noun
• unstraightforward adjective

Etymology

Origin of straightforward

First recorded in 1800–10; straight + forward

Example Sentences

That is not as straightforward as it might sound, as one former No 10 official described it.

From BBC

Now, instead of straightforward ballots with boxes to tick for each award, some Oscars buffs are using platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, known as prediction markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Refineries in South East Asia, Nakano explains, have been set up to process this type of crude oil and simply switching to another provider, such as the US, is not straightforward.

From BBC

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

Related Words

• candid
• forthright
• genuine
• sincere
• truthful
• unequivocal