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 straightforwards. straight ahead; directly or continuously forward.

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

Words nearby straightforward

straighten out, straighten up, straight face, straight fight, straight flush, straightforward, straight from the horse's mouth, straight-from-the-shoulder, straight goods, straight gyrus, straightjacket

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Example sentences from the Web for straightforward

Most have been straightforward cases where the child came in with the characteristic rash.
Predator Doctors Take Advantage of Patients With ‘Chronic Lyme’ Scam|Russell Saunders|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Raeburn is a science reporter, and much of what he does in this book is straightforward reporting.
Do Hands-On Dads Raise Healthier Kids?|Andy Hinds|June 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It has straightforward guidance on casing the target, as well bypassing guards, security, cameras, and access control.
Book Bag: The Best Heists in Fact, Film, and Fiction|Matthew Quirk|June 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The logic of removing kids from parents with serious mental illness is straightforward.
One Breakdown Can Mean Losing Your Kid Forever|ProPublica|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

And the reason Republicans want more fat kids is straightforward and predictable: Michelle Obama wants fewer of them.
Republicans for More Fat Kids|Michael Tomasky|May 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The officer seemed delighted with my explanation, and the straightforward manner in which I told him everything.
A Soldier's Experience or A Voice from the Ranks: Showing the Cost of War in Blood and Treasure|Timothy Gowing
He had a very downright, and straightforward method of speech.
Christmas Evans|Paxton Hood
He glanced at Marvin, who met his look with straightforward, unswerving eyes, which turned Thomas's attention to his witness.
Lightnin'|Frank Bacon
He was wondering if it would not be a good scheme to tell a straightforward story and ask to be returned to Barscheit.
The Princess Elopes|Harold MacGrath
In a plain, straightforward manner, Phil told his side of the story.
Dave Porter and the Runaways|Edward Stratemeyer

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, noun

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单词	straightforward
释义	straightforward [ streyt-fawr-werd ] / ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR straightforward ON THESAURUS.COM 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 straightforwards. straight ahead; directly or continuously forward. Origin of straightforward First recorded in 1800–10; straight + forward SYNONYMS FOR straightforward 1 undeviating, unswerving. SEE SYNONYMS FOR straightforward ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR straightforward 1, 2 devious. SEE ANTONYMS FOR straightforward ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM straightforward straight·for·ward·ly, adverbstraight·for·ward·ness, nounun·straight·for·ward, adjective Words nearby straightforward straighten out, straighten up, straight face, straight fight, straight flush, straightforward, straight from the horse's mouth, straight-from-the-shoulder, straight goods, straight gyrus, straightjacket Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for straightforward Most have been straightforward cases where the child came in with the characteristic rash. Predator Doctors Take Advantage of Patients With ‘Chronic Lyme’ Scam\|Russell Saunders\|September 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Raeburn is a science reporter, and much of what he does in this book is straightforward reporting. Do Hands-On Dads Raise Healthier Kids?\|Andy Hinds\|June 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It has straightforward guidance on casing the target, as well bypassing guards, security, cameras, and access control. Book Bag: The Best Heists in Fact, Film, and Fiction\|Matthew Quirk\|June 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The logic of removing kids from parents with serious mental illness is straightforward. One Breakdown Can Mean Losing Your Kid Forever\|ProPublica\|May 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And the reason Republicans want more fat kids is straightforward and predictable: Michelle Obama wants fewer of them. Republicans for More Fat Kids\|Michael Tomasky\|May 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The officer seemed delighted with my explanation, and the straightforward manner in which I told him everything. A Soldier's Experience or A Voice from the Ranks: Showing the Cost of War in Blood and Treasure\|Timothy Gowing He had a very downright, and straightforward method of speech. Christmas Evans\|Paxton Hood He glanced at Marvin, who met his look with straightforward, unswerving eyes, which turned Thomas's attention to his witness. Lightnin'\|Frank Bacon He was wondering if it would not be a good scheme to tell a straightforward story and ask to be returned to Barscheit. The Princess Elopes\|Harold MacGrath In a plain, straightforward manner, Phil told his side of the story. Dave Porter and the Runaways\|Edward Stratemeyer 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, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to straightforward genuine, sincere, unequivocal, candid, truthful, forthright, unambiguous, clear-cut, clear, uncomplicated, aboveboard, barefaced, direct, frank, guileless, honorable, just, level, mellow, open
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straightforward

adjective

adverb

Origin of straightforward

SYNONYMS FOR straightforward

ANTONYMS FOR straightforward

OTHER WORDS FROM straightforward

Words nearby straightforward

Example sentences from the Web for straightforward

British Dictionary definitions for straightforward

adjective

adverb, adjective

Derived forms of straightforward

Words related to straightforward