Straightforward: meaning, definitions and examples
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straightforward
[ หstreษชtหfษหrwษrd ]
easy to understand
Direct and clear in communication or action; easy to understand or deal with.
Synonyms
clear, direct, plain, simple, uncomplicated
Examples of usage
- The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.
- He appreciated her straightforward approach to problem-solving.
honest and frank
Honest and frank in attitude or speech; without deceit or evasion.
Synonyms
candid, frank, honest, sincere, truthful
Examples of usage
- She gave him a straightforward answer to his question.
- He is known for his straightforward manner of speaking.
without twists or turns
Proceeding in a straight line or course without deviation; not crooked or bent.
Synonyms
direct, linear, straight, unbent, undeviating
Examples of usage
- The road was long but straightforward, with no unexpected turns.
- Her straightforward gaze never wavered.
Translations
Translations of the word "straightforward" in other languages:
๐ต๐น direto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฐเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช geradlinig
๐ฎ๐ฉ langsung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััะผะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ prosty
๐ฏ๐ต ็ดๆฅ็
๐ซ๐ท direct
๐ช๐ธ directo
๐น๐ท doฤrudan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ ์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุจุงุดุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pลรญmรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ priamy
๐จ๐ณ ็ดๆฅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neposreden
๐ฎ๐ธ beint
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ birbaลa
๐ฒ๐ฝ directo
Word origin
The word 'straightforward' originated from the combination of 'straight' and 'forward', indicating something direct and clear. It has been used in the English language since the early 19th century. Over time, 'straightforward' has maintained its meaning of being honest, direct, and without complexity.
See also: straight, straightaway, straightedge, straighten, straightened, straightening, straightforwardness, straightness.