straight·for·ward
ˌstrāt-ˈfȯr-wərd 
ˈstrāt-ˌfȯr-
1
2
: proceeding in a straight course or manner : direct, undeviating
straightforwardly
adverb
straightforwardness
noun
variants
or less commonly straightforwards
: in a straightforward manner
Synonyms
Examples of straightforward in a Sentence
Adjective
Using the computer program is fairly straightforward.
He was very straightforward with us.
She gave a straightforward account of what happened.
Adverb
she finally told him straightforward that she wasn't interested in a date
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Victor Mather, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The Unicorn for a couple of years, and have played some other characters who are relatively straightforward.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
And even innovation is often portrayed as somewhat straightforward.
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Most of what’s involved in laundry day is relatively straightforward.
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However, the inter-generational argument of burdening future generations to pay for present-day debt isn’t a straightforward one.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Yellow is the most straightforward, then green, blue and finally purple is the trickiest category.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Parker’s straightforward questions about who ordered the AI to kill Lt. Greene don’t get anywhere, so Silcott takes over with a sideways approach.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2024
How Robinhood’s 3% Match Works The 3% match is straightforward.
—Rob Berger, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Hudson Garrett, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Available at Amazon [ Moby Ring Sling ] Not only is this ring sling straightforward to slip on, it’s designed to evenly distribute your baby’s weight across your back, shoulders and hips for optimal support.
—Bre Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
For starters, microsites keep the user journey straightforward: one action and one outcome.
—Steve Ohanians, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
This Java Burn review is going to highlight all the ingredients that make fat burning straightforward.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
The sides are flared and gently slope outwards, which makes flipping straightforward, especially since the pan is fairly light.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
Pretty straightforward: The Bengals are four-point underdogs against the Rams.
—Matt Young, Chron, 11 Feb. 2022
This may seem straightforward given the notorious sluggishness of the subjects.
—Grégory Bulté, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2020
Things start out straightforward with the lunch menu, with prices ranging from $6.99 for the cheapest fish plate (one piece of white fish plus side, hush puppies and a roll) up to $12.99 for the version with a piece of catfish and four fried shrimp.
—al, 7 Dec. 2022
Adjective
Now World Athletics, the global governing body for track and field, will break new ground by making payments to competitors more straightforward: All individual gold medalists in the sport at the Paris Games this summer will receive $50,000.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The Unicorn for a couple of years, and have played some other characters who are relatively straightforward.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
And even innovation is often portrayed as somewhat straightforward.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
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Most of what’s involved in laundry day is relatively straightforward.
—Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
However, the inter-generational argument of burdening future generations to pay for present-day debt isn’t a straightforward one.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Yellow is the most straightforward, then green, blue and finally purple is the trickiest category.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Parker’s straightforward questions about who ordered the AI to kill Lt. Greene don’t get anywhere, so Silcott takes over with a sideways approach.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2024
How Robinhood’s 3% Match Works The 3% match is straightforward.
—Rob Berger, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Adverb
The logic seemed straightforward: identify gaps, provide training and watch performance improve.
—Hudson Garrett, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Available at Amazon [ Moby Ring Sling ] Not only is this ring sling straightforward to slip on, it’s designed to evenly distribute your baby’s weight across your back, shoulders and hips for optimal support.
—Bre Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
For starters, microsites keep the user journey straightforward: one action and one outcome.
—Steve Ohanians, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
This Java Burn review is going to highlight all the ingredients that make fat burning straightforward.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
The sides are flared and gently slope outwards, which makes flipping straightforward, especially since the pan is fairly light.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
Pretty straightforward: The Bengals are four-point underdogs against the Rams.
—Matt Young, Chron, 11 Feb. 2022
This may seem straightforward given the notorious sluggishness of the subjects.
—Grégory Bulté, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2020
Things start out straightforward with the lunch menu, with prices ranging from $6.99 for the cheapest fish plate (one piece of white fish plus side, hush puppies and a roll) up to $12.99 for the version with a piece of catfish and four fried shrimp.
—al, 7 Dec. 2022
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straightforward
1 of 2 adjective
straight·for·ward
(ˈ)strāt-ˈfȯr-wərd
2
: proceeding in a straight course or manner : direct
straightforwardly
adverb
straightforwardness
noun
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