straight·for·ward
ˌstrāt-ˈfȯr-wərd 
ˈstrāt-ˌfȯr-
1
2
: proceeding in a straight course or manner : direct, undeviating
straightforwardly
adverb
straightforwardness
noun
variants
or less commonly straightforwards
: in a straightforward manner
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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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Textor’s relationship with Palace has been far from straightforward over his four-year involvement.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The solution seemed straightforward: provide therapy, housing, education, and job placement.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
Trent Sherfield Starting point: This group looks from here like a pretty straightforward set.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Textor’s relationship with Palace has been far from straightforward over his four-year involvement.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Adverb
This new amplifier is controlled using the Pro-Ject Home smartphone app, which makes setting everything up straightforward.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The solution seemed straightforward: provide therapy, housing, education, and job placement.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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“Straightforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straightforward. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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straightforward
1 of 2 adjective
straight·for·ward
(ˈ)strāt-ˈfȯr-wərd
2
: proceeding in a straight course or manner : direct
straightforwardly
adverb
straightforwardness
noun
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