straightforward
adjective
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Definition of straightforward
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straightforward
adverb
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Synonyms & Antonyms for straightforward
Synonyms: Adjective
direct, forthright, foursquare, plain, straight
Synonyms: Adverb
directly, forthrightly, foursquare, plain, plainly, straight, straightforwardly
Antonyms: Adjective
circuitous, indirect, roundabout
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Examples of straightforward in a Sentence
Adjective
Using the computer program is fairly straightforward. He was very straightforward with us. She gave a straightforward account of what happened.Adverb
she finally told him straightforward that she wasn't interested in a date
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Lori's Fuller House family, on the other hand, had more straightforward remarks about sticking by her side. — Blair Donovan, Country Living, "'When Calls the Heart' Star Erin Krakow Speaks Out Amid the Lori Loughlin Drama," 9 Apr. 2019 Some political questions, resolved Politically, the move by the USB-PG isn’t as straightforward. — Mark Hachman, PCWorld, "The new USB4 spec promises a lot: Thunderbolt 3 support, 40Gbps bandwidth, and less confusion," 5 Mar. 2019 There is the obvious, straightforward answer as to why this promotion exists: This is a standard loyalty program with some technomagical fairy dust sprinkled on top. — Eric Limer, Popular Mechanics, "Domino's Pizza-Spotting App Is a Window Into a Future of Justified Paranoia," 20 Feb. 2019 Although the mystery has been addressed, the answer remains less than straightforward. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "How Lady Gaga Got Her Name and Why She Doesn't Use Her Real One," 3 Jan. 2019 Genetics are a causative factor in ASD but not in a straightforward way—many genes and other factors combine in different ways that can result in the condition. — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, "Autism involves a large-scale reduction in RNA editing," 21 Dec. 2018 The flight was standard and straightforward until we were required to hold over the airport before our approach. — Georgia Dean, Condé Nast Traveler, "Co-Piloting a 54-Day Flight With My Dad: Dispatch #4," 3 Oct. 2018 Traditionalists will appreciate a straightforward take on the pink faux-fowls of the past; minimalists might like something a little more stripped-down—literally. — Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "Zombie Flamingos Will Scare The Flock Out Of Your Neighbors This Halloween," 20 Sep. 2018 New American-style bistro with straightforward menu and full bar. — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, "Restaurant Review: Detroit's Empire Kitchen & Cocktails has no clothes," 12 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'straightforward.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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