straightforward
adverb
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L200273 on Wikidata ↗adjective
- candid, frank, unambiguous
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/
adj
Etymology: From straight + forward.
- Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.
- Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
“For the most part they are of straightforward design and the largest group is the ex-Prussian "T16" Class 0-10-0 of Type "94", [...].”
“Poland played with great energy, quick to the ball, strong in the challenge, and projecting the clear sense they had absolutely no intention whatsoever of making this a straightforward night.”
- Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
“A great deal of the uneasiness about Clinton reflects his propensity to dance away from straightforward yes or no answers to any character question.”
adv
Etymology: From straight + forward.
- In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.