straightforward

[ streyt-fawr-werd ]

/ ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd /

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adjective

going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.

direct; not roundabout: a straightforward approach to a problem.

free from crookedness or deceit; honest: straightforward in one's dealings.

adverb

Also straight·for·wards. straight ahead; directly or continuously forward.

Words nearby straightforward

straightaway, straightedge, straighten, straighten out, straighten up, straightforward, straightjacket, straightneck, straightway, strain, strain fracture

Origin of straightforward

First recorded in 1800–10; straight + forward

SYNONYMS FOR straightforward

1 undeviating, unswerving.

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ANTONYMS FOR straightforward

1, 2 devious.

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OTHER WORDS FROM straightforward

straight·for·ward·ly, adverbstraight·for·ward·ness, nounun·straight·for·ward, adjective

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Examples from the Web for straightforwardness

Is it the juxtaposition of Geordie straightforwardness with lofty intellectualism?
Meet ‘Inspector Lewis’: Kevin Whately on ‘Morse,’ John Thaw, and the End of the Series|Jace Lacob|June 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Had she not too much of a man's straightforwardness of aim to permit her to play such tricks?
Beatrice|H. Rider Haggard
Yet it had never occurred to Alice that Sally could fail in any essential thing such as straightforwardness and sincerity.
The Campfire Girls on the Field of Honor|Margaret Vandercook
He will be a poor man, but of a very conscientious nature and much respected for his straightforwardness of character.
The Influence of the Stars|Rosa Baughan

This King goes himself direct to the point; and straightforwardness, as a primary condition, will profit your Lordship with him.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XI. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle
No one questioned his honesty, his straightforwardness, or his lack of tact.
The Fathers of the Constitution|Max Farrand

British Dictionary definitions for straightforwardness

straightforward

/ (ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd) /

adjective

(of a person) honest, frank, or simple

mainly British (of a task, etc) simple; easy

adverb, adjective

in a straight course

Derived forms of straightforward

straightforwardly, adverbstraightforwardness, noun

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straightforward

adjective

adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for straightforwardness

adjective

adverb, adjective

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