straightforward (redirected from straightforwards)

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

Adjective

1. (of a person) honest, frank, and open

2. (of a task) easy to do

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) << 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

straightforward [streɪtˈfɔːwəd] adj (= simple) → sencillo (= honest); sincero

straightforward [streɪtˈfɔːwəd] straight adj → simple (= frank); honnête, direct(e)

straightforward [streɪtˈfɔːwəd] straight adj (simple) → einfach;

(honest) → offen

straightforward [streɪtˈfɔːwəd] adj → semplice (= frank); onesto/a, franco/a