straightforward

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

Also spelled straight-forward

US /ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/ See IPA manual

Freq #10388

Meanings

1

adj
Easy to do or understand; simple and not complicated.

The instructions were straightforward, so I finished the task in minutes.
2

adj
Honest and direct, saying clearly what you think.

She gave a straightforward answer instead of avoiding the question.
3

adv
In a direct, honest way.

He spoke straightforward about the problems facing the company.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

2 adj · honest and direct, saying... unvarnished

Word family

Forms straightforwardly

Derived forms straightforwardlystraightforwardnessunstraightforward

Etymology

From straight + forward.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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