Straightforward Definition

strāt-fôrwərd
adjective
Honest; frank; open.
Webster's New World
Free from ambiguity or pretense; plain and open.
Straightforward advice.
American Heritage
Moving or leading straight ahead; direct.
Webster's New World
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.
American Heritage
Not ambiguous or obscure; clear.
A straightforward explanation.
Webster's New World
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adverb
In a straightforward manner; directly; openly.
Webster's New World

Origin of Straightforward

Straightforward Sentence Examples

  • It moves straightforward upon a well-defined path.

  • She was genuine, straightforward, and sweet.

  • His writings are exceedingly voluminous, and his style is clear and straightforward, though undeniably prolix.

  • He knew his stubborn will and straightforward hasty temper.

  • His narrative of the years 353-378 (all that now remains) is honest and straightforward, but his diction is awkward and obscure.

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