straightforward

adjective

straight·for·ward | \ˌstrāt-ˈfȯr-wərd,

ˈstrāt-ˌfȯr-\

Definition of straightforward

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : free from evasiveness or obscurity : exact, candid a straightforward account

b : clear-cut, precise

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

straightforward

adverb

variants: or less commonly straightforwards \ˌstrāt-ˈfȯr-wərdz

Definition of straightforward (Entry 2 of 2)

: in a straightforward manner

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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

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

There are, of course, straightforward commercial reasons why Beyoncé might want her fans to exonerate Jay. — Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, "Do Beyoncé Fans Have to Forgive Jay-Z?," 18 June 2018 What seemed like a straightforward plan quickly got complicated: Morgan’s insurance plan approved the scan at one doctor’s office but denied coverage at another. — Sarah Gantz, Philly.com, "His insurer approved an MRI, then denied it. He forked out $2,340 in cash," 21 Mar. 2018 But while Iran's path to the next round is fairly straightforward, Spain and Portugal are still likely to reach the knockout stage. — David Herder, SI.com, "World Cup Advancing Scenarios: Group B," 24 June 2018 At most coffee shops, the revenue stream is straightforward: Customers buy drinks. — Graham Ambrose, BostonGlobe.com, "Free coffee — with a catch — is coming to Massachusetts," 14 July 2018 The ground rules are fairly straightforward: Three contestants, all of whom must carry some college debt, go head-to-head on a series of trivia questions, including a few related to education. — Daniel Arkin /, NBC News, "New game show 'Paid Off' offers chance to eliminate student loan debt," 10 July 2018 The reason for Ollie not (yet) suing is straightforward: Ollie has been contractually required to challenge his firing through internal university appeals and, if that fails, arbitration. — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Breaking Down Kevin Ollie's Case Against UConn and the University's Likely Defenses," 29 June 2018 That's partly because annuities can get complicated fast, though their basic feature — an investment that yields payments for many years or even life — is fairly straightforward and has been around for centuries. — Russ Wiles, azcentral, "Should you buy an annuity? 4 tips to consider," 24 June 2018 Jack’s approach to the problem has been straightforward. — Eamon Barrett, Fortune, "Here's Where the Billionaire Founders of Alibaba and Tencent Bought Homes in Hong Kong," 21 June 2018

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