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straightforward

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straight·for·ward  (strt-fôrwrd)
adj.
1. Proceeding in a straight course; direct.
2.
a. Not circuitous or evasive; honest and frank. See Synonyms at frank1.
b. Free from ambiguity or pretense; plain and open.
adv.
In a direct course or an honest manner.

straight·forward·ly adv.
straight·forward·ness n.
straight·forwards adv.

straightforward
Adjective
1. (of a person) honest, frank, and open
2. (of a task) easy to do
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.straightforward - free from ambiguity; "a straightforward set of instructions"
unequivocal, univocal, unambiguous - admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion; "unequivocal evidence"; "took an unequivocal position"; "an unequivocal success"; "an unequivocal promise"; "an unequivocal (or univocal) statement"
2.straightforward - without evasion or compromise; "a square contradiction"; "he is not being as straightforward as it appears"
direct - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action; "a direct question"; "a direct response"; "a direct approach"
3.straightforwardstraightforward - without concealment or deception; honest; "their business was open and aboveboard"; "straightforward in all his business affairs"
square, straight - characterized by honesty and fairness; "straight dealing"; "a square deal"
4.straightforward - pointed directly ahead; "a straightforward gaze"
direct - direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short; "a direct route"; "a direct flight"; "a direct hit"

straightforward
adjective 1. Chiefly Brit. simple, easy, uncomplicated, routine, elementary, clear-cut, undemanding, easy-peasy (slang) << OPPOSITE complicated
adjective 2. honest, open, direct, genuine, sincere, candid, truthful, forthright, upfront (informal) dinkum Austral., N.Z. (informal) above board, guileless << OPPOSITE devious
Translations
Spanish straightforward [streɪtˈfɔːwəd] adj (= simple) → sencillo (= honest); sincero
French straightforward [streɪtˈfɔːwəd] straight adjsimple (= frank); honnête, direct(e)
German straightforward [streɪtˈfɔːwəd] straight adj (simple) → einfach;
(honest) → offen

Italian straightforward [streɪtˈfɔːwəd] adjsemplice (= frank); onesto/a, franco/a

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The fact of the matter is, I thought, with Sir Henry Curtis and Captain Good, that the best plan would be to tell my story in a plain, straightforward manner, and to leave these matters to be dealt with subsequently in whatever way ultimately may appear to be desirable.
Thorn was a plain, straightforward sailor, who never had two minds nor two prices in his dealings, was deficient in patience and pliancy, and totally wanting in the chicanery of traffic.
He knew his stubborn will and straightforward hasty temper.
 
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