straightforward
[ streyt-fawr-werd ]
/ ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd /
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adjective
adverb
Also straightforwards . straight ahead; directly or continuously forward.
OTHER WORDS FOR straightforward
1 undeviating, unswerving.
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OTHER WORDS FROM straightforward
straight·for·ward·ly, adverbstraight·for·ward·ness, nounun·straight·for·ward, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for straightforward
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, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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