English Explanatory Dictionary

straightforward

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.
  2. Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
  3. Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
adv
  1. In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.

Pronunciation

/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/ en-us-straightforward.ogg

Word forms

straightforward more straightforward straighterforward most straightforward straightestforward

Etymology

From straight + forward.

Synonyms

unvarnished

Derived words

straightforwardly straightforwardness unstraightforward
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