straightforward
straightforward
Definition
straight·for·ward (strāt′fôr′wərd)
adjective
- moving or leading straight ahead; direct
- honest; frank; open
- not ambiguous or obscure; clear a straightforward explanation
adverb
in a straightforward manner; directly; openly
straight′·for′·wardly adverb
straight′·for′·ward·ness noun
straightforward
Synonyms
straightforward
Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- fairly: To set up a basic wireless network is fairly straightforward.
- relatively: Opening an office 5 1 /2 time zones away was relatively straightforward, Novels says.
- pretty: The cars have a pretty straightforward, simple feel.
- reasonably: In broad terms, the balance looks reasonably straightforward.
- seemingly: Even a seemingly straightforward photograph of an art object has its issues.
- quite: The process of adding or removing access rights is quite straightforward.
Infinitive complement
- navigate: ZoomText The default page and site map were not very straightforward to navigate with the screen magnifier ZoomText.
- implement: It's actually pretty easy - XSLT is quite small language and relatively straightforward to implement.
- install: Google Desktop Search ( GDS ) is straightforward to install and set up.
- administer: The process to determine whether a defendant is financially eligible for criminal legal aid representation will be simple to understand and straightforward to administer.
Modifies a noun
- manner: We always deal with you in a straightforward, honest manner.
- explanation: But there is a more straightforward explanation than this.
- task: Howard Curtis had accomplished the far from straightforward task of compiling an up to date text of the Board standing orders.
- narrative: Straightforward, conventional narrative is replaced by abstract meanings which strengthen the melodies.
- answer: The most straightforward answer to that is this: Ask God to fill you.
- affair: Manifesto Guide Writing a manifesto is a pretty straightforward affair, but there are a few things you have to stick to.
Used with adjective complement
- seem: Today, the biology seems straightforward: genes build bodies.
- appear: The case for inclusion of naturalist intelligence appears pretty straightforward, the position with regard to spiritual intelligence is far more complex.
- prove: On paper, this game should prove pretty straightforward for the Magpies.
- sound: It all sounds relatively straightforward, however it is not always the case.
Browse dictionary entries near straightforward
- straighten up
- straighten out
- straighten
- straightedge
- straightaway
- straight time
- straight ticket
- straight-through processing
- straight shooter
- straight razor
- straightjacket
- straightway
- strain
- strained
- strainer
- straining piece
- strait
- strait jacket
- strait-laced
- straiten
