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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.

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straight·forward·ly adv.

straight·forward·ness n.

straight·forwards adv.

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straightforward [ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd]

adj

1. (of a person) honest, frank, or simple

2. Chiefly Brit (of a task, etc.) simple; easy

adv & adj

in a straight course

straightforwardly  adv

straightforwardness  n

Thesaurus

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" square, straight direct - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action; "a direct question"; "a direct response"; "a direct approach"
	3.	straightforward - without concealment or deception; honest; "their business was open and aboveboard"; "straightforward in all his business affairs" aboveboard 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"

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straightforward

adjective

1. (Chiefly Brit.) simple, easy, uncomplicated, routine, elementary, clear-cut, undemanding, easy-peasy (slang) The question seemed straightforward enough.
simple complex, confused, complicated, unclear, convoluted

2. honest, open, direct, genuine, sincere, candid, truthful, forthright, upfront (informal), dinkum (Austral & N.Z. informal), above board, guileless I was impressed by his straightforward intelligent manner.
honest sharp, shady, unscrupulous, devious, disingenuous, roundabout

Translations

straightforward [ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd] ADJ

1. (= honest) → honrado; (= sincere) → sincero

2. (= simple) → sencillo; [answer] → claro, franco

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straightforward [ˌstreɪtˈfɔː^rwə^rd] adj

(not complicated) → simple

(= frank) → direct(e)
straight-laced [ˌstreɪtˈleɪst] adj → collet monté inv

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straightforward [ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd] adj (honest, frank) → franco/a, diretto/a; (simple) → semplice

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straightforward [ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd] adj (honest, frank) → franco/a, diretto/a; (simple) → semplice

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