Straightforward

Quick meaning: Straightforward is an adjective meaning Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

Meaning

Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

More Meanings

1. Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
2. (figurative) Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
3. In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.

Example Sentences

For the most part they are of straightforward design and the largest group is the ex-Prussian "T16" Class 0-10-0 of Type "94", [...].

A great deal of the uneasiness about Clinton reflects his propensity to dance away from straightforward yes or no answers to any character question.

Poland played with great energy, quick to the ball, strong in the challenge, and projecting the clear sense they had absolutely no intention whatsoever of making this a straightforward night.

Word Forms

• straighterforward
• straightestforward

Synonyms for straightforward

Depending on context, synonyms include unvarnished, unequivocal, direct, square, univocal, unambiguous.

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