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straightforward
/ˈstɹeɪtˈfɔɹwɚd/
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What does straightforward mean?
adjective
- Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.
- Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
- (figuratively) Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
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adverb
- In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈstɹeɪtˈfɔɹwɚd/
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The years that had passed had left nothing of his old self, except the bright, straightforward look in his eyes.
He was a straightforward sort of young man, of rather slow intelligence, without much conversation, not speaking French, but very handsome.
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The trouble with these seekers after glory is that they never stop to consider whether their ministry is straightforward and faithful.
It had never occurred to the straightforward and simple-minded Vicar that one of his own flesh and blood could come to this!
The admirable straightforward manner in which our American agent conducted the business from first to last will ever command my grateful remembrance.