Straightforward

Word STRAIGHTFORWARD
Character 15
Hyphenation straight for ward
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Straightforward"

What do we mean by straightforward?

Honest and frank: synonym: frank. adjective

Free from ambiguity or pretense; plain and open. adjective

Easy to accomplish, identify, or understand; not complicated, uncertain, or involved. adjective

Proceeding in a straight course; direct. adjective

In a direct course or an honest manner. adverb

Direct; leading directly forward or onward.

Characterized by uprightness, honesty, or frankness; honest; frank; open; without deviation or prevarication: as, a straightforward course; a straightforward person, character, or answer.

Directly forward; right ahead.

Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank. adjective

Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank. adjective

In a straightforward manner. adverb

Free from ambiguity adjective

Without concealment or deception; honest adjective

Without evasion or compromise adjective

Pointed directly ahead adjective

Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

Easy, simple, without difficulty

Direct; honest; frank

Synonyms and Antonyms for Straightforward

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The word "straightforward" in example sentences

I found both the wine and the label straightforward and well-made: a stylish typeface and two gold squiggles. ❋ Lettie Teague (2011)

The governor announced the proposal, which he called "straightforward and fair," in a press release, an email to supporters and a Twitter post Monday. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The lawyers for the men, however, said religion played no role in what they described as a straightforward scuffle over an accidental nudge on a train. ❋ Unknown (2010)

They said authorities also misinterpreted what they called a straightforward business transaction. ❋ Unknown (2009)

(The classic one, though not quite straightforward, is a trust agreement.) ❋ Unknown (2010)

Murder Book was Los Angeles cops and robbers, in other words a straightforward genre novel, although it arose out of real and true experiences ❋ Unknown (2010)

For the most part, Palladio worked in straightforward plans and elevations, using only a bit of shading to indicate curves and depth. ❋ Philip Kennicott (2010)

Stylistically depicted or plain straightforward language? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Much more straightforward is George and Ira Gershwin's classic from 1937, wherein differing regional pronunciations of potato and tomato first attack but then seal forever a strong new love. ❋ Rob Fitzpatrick (2010)

Both of those sorta skip over what actually happened, which has already been explained to you in straightforward cause and effect terms. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Being strong willed and straightforward is my personally, but I did not realize that the dream had die inside me. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I devour and love stories told well in straightforward language, too, and stories woven seamlessly are also a particular love of mine, but the books I go back to and read again and again are not necessarily the ones that move me forward, they're the ones that dangle me along the way. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I said earlier that this is a guidebook with a difference, and one of those differences is that Joseph Harmes isn't just dealing in straightforward information. ❋ Unknown (2005)

All those ideals result in straightforward, perfectly fresh food you'd like to eat — and even wash up after — every day. ❋ Unknown (2004)

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