straightforward

UK /ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/ US /ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/

adj 3adv 1

Definitions

adj

Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.

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", [...].

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.

Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.

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

adv

In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.

Collocations

(adj.) clear and simple

VERBS

appear, be, look, prove, seem, sound

find sth

Most people find the instructions straightforward once they read them carefully.

ADV

extremely, remarkably, very

absolutely, entirely, perfectly, quite

The instructions for assembling the bookshelf were quite straightforward, so I finished it in less than an hour.

by no means, far from, hardly, less than

Finding a good plumber in our area is by no means straightforward.

comparatively, fairly, pretty, quite, reasonably, relatively

apparently

deceptively

The recipe looked deceptively straightforward, but I ruined it anyway.

(adj.) honest

VERBS

be, seem

ADV

very

quite

refreshingly

Her approach to solving the problem was refreshingly straightforward, with no complicated explanations needed.

PREP

about, with

She was straightforward about her reasons for leaving the company after five years.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — without evasion or compromise

straight

adjective — without concealment or deception

aboveboard

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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", [...].

Wiktionary

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.

Wiktionary

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

Wiktionary

We have to be ready not only for a straightforward test of strength, but also for a struggle in which every strategy comes into play.

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My father is a hard-working, straightforward, and modest person.

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He is usually straightforward and sincere and thereby gains the confidence of those who meet him.

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, straightforward is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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