straightforward
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.easy to do or understand; not complicated.
adj.uncomplicated and easy to perform or comprehend; lacking complexity.
Simple“The instructions for the new coffee machine were very straightforward.”
In context“The assembly process was surprisingly straightforward, requiring only a single tool and less than twenty minutes of focused effort.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.honest and open about what you think, without trying to hide anything.
adj.direct and honest in communication; free from ambiguity or evasiveness.
Simple“I appreciate his straightforward way of talking about the problem.”
In context“The CEO gave a straightforward account of the company's financial difficulties, earning the respect of the shareholders through her transparency.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
adj.moving or pointing in a straight direction.
adj.proceeding in a straight course without deviation.
Simple“The path through the forest was straightforward and easy to follow.”
In context“The road offered a straightforward trajectory across the plains, stretching toward the horizon without a single curve for miles.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
adv.in a direct or honest manner.
adv.in a direct, honest, or uncomplicated manner; often replaced by 'straightforwardly' in modern usage.
Simple“He looked at her straightforward and told her the truth.”
In context“The witness answered each question straightforward, refusing to be rattled by the prosecutor's aggressive line of inquiry.”
Usage quite straightforward · relatively straightforward · straightforward manner
From straight + forward.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.