HyperDic: straightforward

English > 4 senses of the word straightforward:
ADJECTIVEallstraightforwardfree from ambiguity
allstraightforward, square, straightwithout evasion or compromise
allstraightforward, aboveboardwithout concealment or deception
allstraightforwardpointed directly ahead
straightforward > pronunciation
Soundsstrey'tfao'rwerd
RhymesAbelard ... word / Word: 269 rhymes with erd...
English > straightforward: 4 senses > adjective 1
MeaningFree from ambiguity.
Example"a straightforward set of instructions"
Broaderunequivocal, univocal, unambiguousAdmitting of no doubt or misunderstanding
Nounsstraightforwardnessthe quality of being direct and straightforward
English > straightforward: 4 senses > adjective 2
MeaningWithout evasion or compromise.
Example "he is not being as straightforward as it appears"
Synonymssquare, straight
BroaderdirectStraightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action
Spanishclaro, directo, franco
Nounsstraightforwardnessthe quality of being direct and straightforward
straightforwardnesswithout hypocrisy
Adverbsstraightforwardlywith firmness and conviction
English > straightforward: 4 senses > adjective 3
MeaningWithout concealment or deception; honest.
Example "straightforward in all his business affairs"
Synonymaboveboard
Broaderstraight, squareCharacterized by honesty and fairness
Spanishfranco, honesto, honrado
Nounsstraightforwardnessthe quality of being direct and straightforward
English > straightforward: 4 senses > adjective 4
Meaningpointed directly ahead.
Example"a straightforward gaze"
Broaderdirectdirect in spatial dimensions

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