straightforward

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
26
Words With Friends
26
Letters
15
Pronunciation
/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/

Definition of straightforward

4 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.
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adj

  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. (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.”

adv

  1. In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.

Etymology

From straight + forward.

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