straightforward

Meaning

Adj

1. Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.
2. Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
3. (figuratively) Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.

Adv

In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.

Synonyms

frank

honest

direct

candid

sincere

upright

straight

forthright

simple

plain

square

outspoken

clear

right

true

blunt

just

obvious

trusty

honourable

truthful

staunch

guileless

faithful

correct

open

erect

aboveboard

easy

ingenuous

open-hearted

clear-cut

downright

simple and plain

distinct

directness

unsophisticated

single-hearted

hearty

rectilinear

proper

rectilineal

righteous

straightaway

explicit

perfect

loyal

point-blank

straight-out

entirely

Translations

droit

direct

direto

franco

aalwaardig

simple

sincero

aalwarig

honnête

eenvoudig

onesto

sincère

direkt

franco

franc

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/

Etymology

From straight + forward.