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straightforwardstraightforward /ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwɚd◂/ ●●○ AWL adjective THESAURUSnot difficult► easy not difficult, and not needing much physical or mental effort: The test was really easy. There’s no easy way to solve this problem. ► simple easy and not having too many parts: The recipe for the dessert is very simple – anyone can make it. ► straightforward/uncomplicated simple and easy to understand or do, and unlikely to cause you any problems: Installing the program is a straightforward process. ► user-friendly easy to operate, use, or understand. Used especially about computers, machines, websites, and ways of doing things: They have a very user-friendly website. ► effortless done in a very skillful way that seems to be easy: Her piano playing looks effortless, but she spends many hours practicing. ► undemanding not taking a lot of mental ability or knowledge to understand or do: The book is undemanding with great characters and plot, which makes it a great book for sitting on the beach. easy► simple not difficult or complicated to do or understand: I’m sure there’s a perfectly simple explanation. He couldn’t even answer very simple questions. ► easy not difficult: It was an easy class. ► straightforward simple and easy to understand: a straightforward task ► uncomplicated not difficult to understand or deal with, and not having many parts: The instructions are clear and uncomplicated. ► facile formal too simple and showing a lack of careful thought or understanding: a facile explanation statement/answer► honest not hiding the truth or the facts about something: Just give me an honest answer. Do you want my honest opinion? ► truthful giving the true facts about something: Douglas said he didn’t take the money, and I believe he is being truthful. ► sincere honest and meaning what you say: Were you being sincere when you said you would help? ► frank honest and direct in the way that you speak: To be frank, I don’t like him very much. ► candid telling the truth, even when the truth may be unpleasant or embarrassing: It sounds like you need to have a candid talk with him. ► direct saying exactly what you mean in an honest and clear way: The doctor was very direct and told me I needed to lose weight. ► open not trying to hide any facts from other people: People have become more open about their feelings. ► upfront honest and not hiding the truth or your opinion: Parents need to be upfront with their kids about the risks of drugs and alcohol. ► straightforward/forthright honest, direct, and not hiding what you think: She answered the questions in a forthright manner. ► outspoken expressing your opinions or criticism honestly and directly even if it upsets people: He has been an outspoken critic of the government. ► blunt speaking in an honest direct way that may seem rude: She was surprisingly blunt about her feelings. 1simple and easy to understand OPP complicated: The directions are fairly straightforward.► see thesaurus at easy1, simple2honest about your feelings or opinions and not hiding anything: Wes is a straightforward person.► see thesaurus at honest—straightforwardly adverb—straightforwardness noun [uncountable] |