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The definition of straightforward is honest, direct and to the point.

(adjective)

An example of something straightforward is an answer that is completely clear and honest.

Straightforward is defined as in a direct or honest way.

(adverb)

An example of straightforward is telling someone the truth, to tell someone straightforward.

See straightforward in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

moving or leading straight ahead; direct
1. honest; frank; open
2. not ambiguous or obscure; clear: a straightforward explanation

adverb

in a straightforward manner; directly; openly

also straightforwards

Related Forms:

straightforwardly adverb
straightforwardness noun

See straightforward in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Proceeding in a straight course; direct.
a. Not circuitous or evasive; honest and frank. See Synonyms at frank¹.
b. Free from ambiguity or pretense; plain and open.

adverb

In a direct course or an honest manner.

Related Forms:

straight·forˈward·ly adverb

straight·forˈward·ness noun

straight·forˈwards adverb

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