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straightforward

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straight·for·ward
adj.
1. Proceeding in a straight course; direct.
2.
a. Not circuitous or evasive; honest and frank. See Synonyms at
frank.
b. Free from ambiguity or pretense; plain and open.
adv.
In a direct course or an honest manner.
straight·forward·ly adv.
straight·forward·ness n.
straight·forwards adv.


The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

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"


Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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