straightforward

adjective

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

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, 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

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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

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