straightforward

Definition of Straightforward in English :

see synonyms of straightforward

Adjective

1. straightforward

free from ambiguity

Example Sentences:
'a straightforward set of instructions'

2. square, straight, straightforward

without evasion or compromise

Example Sentences:
'a square contradiction'
'he is not being as straightforward as it appears'

3. aboveboard, straightforward

without concealment or deception; honest

Example Sentences:
'their business was open and aboveboard'
'straightforward in all his business affairs'

aboveboard

4. straightforward

pointed directly ahead

Example Sentences:
'a straightforward gaze'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Straightforward

see synonyms of straightforward

adjective

1.

(of a person) honest, frank, or simple

2. mainly British

(of a task, etc) simple; easy

adverb, adjective

3.

in a straight course

Straightforward

see synonyms of straightforward

adjective

1.

moving or leading straight ahead; direct

2.

a.

honest; frank; open

b.

not ambiguous or obscure; clear

a straightforward explanation

adverb

3.

in a straightforward manner; directly; openly

: also ˈstraightˈforwards

Straightforward

see synonyms of straightforward

adj.

1.

a. Honest and frank: "He was straightforward if the news was bad" (Alec Wilkinson). See Synonyms at frank¹.

b. Free from ambiguity or pretense; plain and open: straightforward advice.

2. Easy to accomplish, identify, or understand; not complicated, uncertain, or involved: a straightforward car repair; a disease with straightforward symptoms; a straightforward approach to the problem.

3. Proceeding in a straight course; direct.

adv.

In a direct course or an honest manner.

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