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   straight·for·ward

   /ˌstrātˈfôrwərd/

   adjective

   • 1. uncomplicated and easy to do or understand: "in a straightforward case no fees will be charged" Similar uncomplicatedsimpleeasyeffortlesspainlessundemandingunexactingelementaryplain sailinga five-finger exercisechild's playroutineinformal:as easy as falling off a logas easy as pieas easy as ABCa piece of cakea cincha snipeasy-peasyno sweata doddlemoney for old ropemoney for jamkids' stuffa breezea dossa cakewalkduck soupa snapa bludgea snacka piece of old tackleOpposite complicateddifficult
   • ▪ (of a person) honest and frank: "a straightforward young man" Similar honestfrankcandidopentruthfulsincereon the levelhonest-to-goodnessforthrightplain-speakingdirectunambiguousstraight from the shoulderdownrightnot afraid to call a spade a spadeinformal:upfronton the squaretwo-fistedon the up and uparchaic:free-spokenroundOpposite evasiveguardeddisingenuous

   Derivatives

   • 1. straightforwardness noun

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRAIGHTFORWARD definition and meaning | Collins English...

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   Definition of 'straightforward' straightforward. (streɪtfɔːʳwəʳd ) 1. adjective [oft ADJECTIVE to-infinitive] B2. If you describe something as straightforward, you approve of it because it is easy to do or understand. [approval] Disposable nappies are fairly straightforward to put on. The question seemed straightforward enough.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › straightforwardStraightforward - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Straightforward means direct in your approach. When you have a favor to ask of a friend, don't beat around the bush––say what you need in a straightforward way.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › straightforwardstraightforward adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation...

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   Definition of straightforward adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › straightforwardSTRAIGHTFORWARD Synonyms: 307 Similar and Opposite Words |...

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   Synonyms for STRAIGHTFORWARD: direct, straight, honest, plain, forthright, candid, blunt, frank; Antonyms of STRAIGHTFORWARD: indirect, circuitous, wordy, roundabout, polite, verbose, courteous, prolix

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › straightforwardSTRAIGHTFORWARD | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   STRAIGHTFORWARD definition: 1. easy to do or understand: 2. saying clearly and honestly what you think: . Learn more.

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   Straightforward definition: Easy to accomplish, identify, or understand; not complicated, uncertain, or involved. Dictionary Thesaurus

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRAIGHTFORWARDLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Sep 16, 2018 · in a way that is honest and does not hide your true opinions: He explained quite straightforwardly that there wasn't enough work for us all. Matthew delivers the important information straightforwardly enough. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. See. straightforward.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › straightforwardSTRAIGHTFORWARD definition in American English - Collins Online...

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   If you describe a person or their behavior as straightforward, you approve of them because they are honest and direct, and do not try to hide their feelings.

10. www.wordreference.com › definition › straightforwardstraightforward - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    direct; not roundabout: a straightforward approach to a problem. free from crookedness or deceit; honest: straightforward in one's dealings. adv. Also, straight′for′wards. straight ahead; directly or continuously forward. straight + forward 1800–10. straight′for′ward•ly, adv.

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › straightforwardstraightforward - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Oct 2, 2024 · straightforward (comparative more straightforward or straighterforward, superlative most straightforward or straightestforward) proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty