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Webster 1913 Edition
Straightforward
Straightˊfor′ward
,Adj.
Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.
– adv.
In a straightforward manner.
Straightˊfor′ward-ly
, adv.
Straightˊfor′ward-ness
, Noun.
Definition 2025
straightforward
straightforward
See also: straight-forward and straight forward
English
Adjective
straightforward (comparative more straightforward, superlative most straightforward)
- Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.
- 1992, George J. Church, "Why Voters Don't Trust Clinton," Time, 20 Apr, p. 38,
- A great deal of the uneasiness about Clinton reflects his propensity to dance away from straightforward yes or no answers to any character question.
- 1992, George J. Church, "Why Voters Don't Trust Clinton," Time, 20 Apr, p. 38,
- easy, simple, without difficulty
- 2013, Daniel Taylor, Steven Gerrard goal against Poland ensures England will go to World Cup (in The Guardian, 15 October 2013)
- Poland played with great energy, quick to the ball, strong in the challenge, and projecting the clear sense they had absolutely no intention whatsoever of making this a straightforward night.
- 2013, Daniel Taylor, Steven Gerrard goal against Poland ensures England will go to World Cup (in The Guardian, 15 October 2013)
Derived terms
Translations
not deviating; honest; frank
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presenting few difficulties, easy
Adverb
straightforward (comparative more straightforward, superlative most straightforward)
- In a straightforward manner.
Translations
In a straightforward manner
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