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straightforward
[ streyt-fawr-werd ]
adjective
- going or directed straight ahead:
a straightforward gaze.
- not roundabout or evasive; direct:
straightforward criticism;
a straightforward approach to a problem.
- free from ambiguity; clear:
straightforward instructions.
- free from crookedness or deceit; honest:
straightforward in one's dealings.
Antonyms:
adverb
- Also ٰЭǰw. straight ahead; directly or continuously forward.
straightforward
/ ˌٰɪˈɔːə /
adjective
- (of a person) honest, frank, or simple
- (of a task, etc) simple; easy
adverb
- in a straight course
Derived Forms
- ˌٰˈڴǰɲԱ, noun
- ˌٰˈڴǰɲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ٰЭǰw· adverb
- ٰЭǰw·Ա noun
- ܲȴٰ·ڴǰw adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of straightforward1
Example Sentences
Later in the exchanges, former Conservative leader Douglas Ross asked Swinney to answer a "straightforward" question: "Does he believe that trans women are women?"
However, it was not a straightforward path to victory.
You think it would be straightforward, but it was so hard!
Tzoni thought would be a straightforward transfer of cryptocurrency coins has left the Bulgarian national angry and out of pocket.
However, the Taliban have been able to utilise more straightforward equipment, like Humvees and small arms, in their operations.
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