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Meaning of 'straightforward' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Straightforward [ a.]
- Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.
2 . Straightforward [ adv.]
- In a straightforward manner.

Meaning of 'straightforward' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . straightforward [ s]
Meaning (1):
- without evasion or compromise
Example in sentence:
  • a square contradiction;
  • he is not being as straightforward as it appears
Meaning (2):
- pointed directly ahead
Example in sentence:
  • a straightforward gaze
Meaning (3):
- free from ambiguity
Example in sentence:
  • a straightforward set of instructions
Meaning (4):
- without concealment or deception; honest
Example in sentence:
  • straightforward in all his business affairs;
  • their business was open and aboveboard

Nearby Words:

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