Definitions for straightforward
ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərdstraight·for·ward

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. straightforwardadjective

   free from ambiguity

   "a straightforward set of instructions"

2. square(a), straightforward, straightadjective

   without evasion or compromise

   "a square contradiction"; "he is not being as straightforward as it appears"

3. aboveboard, straightforwardadjective

   without concealment or deception; honest

   "their business was open and aboveboard"; "straightforward in all his business affairs"

4. straightforwardadjective

   pointed directly ahead

   "a straightforward gaze"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. straightforwardadverb

   In a straightforward manner.

2. straightforwardadjective

   Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.

3. Etymology: From straight + forward.

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1. straightforward

   Straightforward refers to something that is clear, simple, direct, honest, or easy to understand and devoid of any complexity or ambiguity. It can also imply someone being open, frank and acting in a simple and direct way, without trying to hide their intentions or the truth.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Straightforwardadjective

   proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank

2. Straightforwardadverb

   in a straightforward manner

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'straightforward' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4685

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'straightforward' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3692

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'straightforward' in Adjectives Frequency: #613

How to pronounce straightforward?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say straightforward in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of straightforward in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of straightforward in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of straightforward in a Sentence

1. Deborah Birx:

   It can be done, it's straightforward.

2. Rick Perry:

   The president is pretty straightforward about what he believes and he thinks Nord Stream 2 is not in the European Union's best interest and my bet is he'll be more than happy to tell President Putin that straight to his face.

3. Nanda Lau:

   Over the past two years, the government has been relaxing the outbound investment rules to push more Chinese companies to go global, but the rules are still not very straightforward and there can be some ambiguity around the thresholds for approvals, the latest NDRC proposal should simplify and expedite the approval process, and will also level the playing field increasing competition between bidders.

4. Ateev Mehrotra:

   When I, as a doctor, say I do not advocate for the annual physical, I feel like I'm attacking moms and apple pie, it seems so intuitive and straightforward, and [it's] something that's been part of medicine for such a long time.

5. Manli Ho:

   It was totally in character, that is the kind of person he was -- very principled, straightforward, and has integrity.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=straightforward
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Straightforward
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straightforward