straightforward
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adjective \ˌstrāt-ˈfȯr-wərd, ˈstrāt-ˌ\Definition of STRAIGHTFORWARD
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: proceeding in a straight course or manner : direct, undeviating
— straight·for·ward·ly adverb
— straight·for·ward·ness noun
See Examples of STRAIGHTFORWARD
- Using the computer program is fairly straightforward.
- He was very straightforward with us.
- She gave a straightforward account of what happened.
First Known Use of STRAIGHTFORWARD
1790
Related to STRAIGHTFORWARD
- Synonyms
- direct, forthright, foursquare, plain, straight
- Antonyms
- circuitous, indirect, roundabout
Rhymes with STRAIGHTFORWARD
2straightforward
adverb \-wərdz\Definition of STRAIGHTFORWARD
: in a straightforward manner
Variants of STRAIGHTFORWARD
straightforward also straight·for·wards \-wərdz\
Examples of STRAIGHTFORWARD
- <she finally told him straightforward that she wasn't interested in a date>
First Known Use of STRAIGHTFORWARD
1809
Related to STRAIGHTFORWARD
- Synonyms
- directly, forthrightly, foursquare, plain, plainly, straight, straightforwardly
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