straightforward
pronunciation
How to pronounce straightforward in British English:
UK [ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd]
How to pronounce straightforward in American English:
US [ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd]
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- Adjective:
- free from ambiguity
- without evasion or compromise
- without concealment or deception; honest
- pointed directly ahead
Word Origin
- straightforward (adj.)
- 1550s, "directly forward, right ahead," from straight (adj.1) + forward (adv.). In reference to language, from 1806. Related: Straightforwardly; straightforwardness.
Synonym
up legitimate aboveboard square and square-shooting open fair legit straight level on front no-nonsense the
unbiased objective even-handed just unprejudiced equitable fair impartial even balanced level unprepossessed
inflexible steadfast searching steady undistracted fixed keen piercing unflinching penetrating probing unbending
undisguised honest man-to-man free-speaking frank forthright plain-spoken shirt-sleeve candid explicit straight-from-the-shoulder plain foursquare outright unreserved plain-speaking outspoken heart-to-heart free-spoken downright bold unambiguous unequivocal free
Example
- 1. The power of a tsunami comes from straightforward physics .
- 2. Half of its genes have a straightforward evolutionary history .
- 3. This view is straightforward but mistaken in many ways .
- 4. Mr morsi 's new backers are more straightforward .
- 5. Using short paragraphs and simple , straightforward language can improve an article 's readability rapidly .