straightforward

¹straight·for·ward

adj \ˌstrāt-ˈfȯr-wərd, ˈstrāt-ˌ\

Definition of STRAIGHTFORWARD

1

a : free from evasiveness or obscurity : exact, candid <a straightforward account> b : clear-cut, precise

2

: proceeding in a straight course or manner : direct, undeviating

— straight·for·ward·ly adverb

— straight·for·ward·ness noun

Examples of STRAIGHTFORWARD

1. Using the computer program is fairly straightforward.
2. He was very straightforward with us.
3. 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

Related Words: aboveboard, candid, frank, free-spoken, honest, open, openhearted, outspoken, plainspoken, unguarded, unreserved; artless, earnest, sincere; uninhibited, unrestrained; abrupt, bluff, blunt, brusque (also brusk), curt, gruff, point-blank, sharp; impolite, inconsiderate, rude, tactless, undiplomatic; true, truthful, veracious

Near Antonyms: circumlocutory, long-winded, prolix, verbose, wordy; inhibited, reserved, restrained; civil, courteous, polite, tactful; deceitful, lying, mendacious, untruthful; erroneous, fallacious, false; ambiguous, equivocal, evasive, misleading; double-dealing, hypocritical, two-faced

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Rhymes with STRAIGHTFORWARD

bring forward, fast-forward, flash forward, henceforward, look forward, put forward, set forward, small forward