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straightforward

[ streyt-fawr-werd ]

adjective

  1. going or directed straight ahead:

    a straightforward gaze.

  2. not roundabout or evasive; direct:

    straightforward criticism;

    a straightforward approach to a problem.

  3. free from ambiguity; clear:

    straightforward instructions.

  4. free from crookedness or deceit; honest:

    straightforward in one's dealings.

    Antonyms:



adverb

  1. Also ٰЭǰw. straight ahead; directly or continuously forward.

straightforward

/ ˌٰɪˈɔːə /

adjective

  1. (of a person) honest, frank, or simple
  2. (of a task, etc) simple; easy
“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

adverb

  1. in a straight course
“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
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Derived Forms

  • ˌٰˈڴǰɲԱ, noun
  • ˌٰˈڴǰɲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ٰЭǰw· adverb
  • ٰЭǰw·Ա noun
  • ܲȴٰ·ڴǰw adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of straightforward1

First recorded in 1800–10; straight + forward
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Example Sentences

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Later in the exchanges, former Conservative leader Douglas Ross asked Swinney to answer a "straightforward" question: "Does he believe that trans women are women?"

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However, it was not a straightforward path to victory.

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You think it would be straightforward, but it was so hard!

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Tzoni thought would be a straightforward transfer of cryptocurrency coins has left the Bulgarian national angry and out of pocket.

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However, the Taliban have been able to utilise more straightforward equipment, like Humvees and small arms, in their operations.

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