straightforward
advEtymology From straight + forward.
1
In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.
- Hypernyms
- forward
straightforward
adj/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/
Etymology From straight + forward.
1
Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.
2
Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
- For the most part they are of straightforward design and the largest group is the ex-Prussian "T16" Class 0-10-0 of Type "94", [...].1960 September, P. Ransome-Wallis, “Modern motive power of the German Federal Railway: Part One”, in Trains Illustrated, page 553:
- 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 October 15, Daniel Taylor, “Steven Gerrard goal against Poland ensures England will go to World Cup”, in The Guardian:
3
Figuratively Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
- 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 April 20, George J. Church, “Why Voters Don't Trust Clinton”, in Time, page 38:
- Derived terms
- straightforwardly, straightforwardness, unstraightforward