straightforward

adjectiveadverbattested in dialogue

//ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d//

Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

adjective

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", [...].
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.
3
figurativeDirect; 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.

Etymology

From straight + forward.

adverb

1
In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.

Forms

comparative: more straightforward, straighterforward
superlative: most straightforward, straightestforward

Straight · A surname.straightaway · Extending into the distance in a straight line.straighten · To cause to become straight.

straightforward · Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

strain · A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism,…Strain · A surname.strained · Forced through a strainer.

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