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单词 straightforwardness
释义

straightforward

1 of 2

adjective

straight·​for·​ward ˌstrāt-ˈfȯr-wərd How to pronounce straightforward (audio)
ˈstrāt-ˌfȯr-
1
a
: free from evasiveness or obscurity : exact, candid
a straightforward account
b
: clear-cut, precise
2
: proceeding in a straight course or manner : direct, undeviating
straightforwardly adverb
straightforwardness noun

straightforward

2 of 2

adverb

variants or less commonly straightforwards
ˌstrāt-ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce straightforward (audio)
: in a straightforward manner

Synonyms

Adjective

  • direct
  • forthright
  • foursquare
  • plain
  • straight

Adverb

  • directly
  • forthrightly
  • foursquare
  • plain
  • plainly
  • straight
  • straightforwardly
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Example Sentences

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
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The navigation on YouTube TV is pretty straightforward, allowing users to search for specific titles and switch from the platform's home screen to live channels to their personal library. Kaitlin Marks, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2022 The plot of this survival thriller is pretty straightforward. Andy Meek, BGR, 2 Aug. 2022 The best ways to clean a microwave are pretty straightforward. Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2022 Their lack of compassion is pretty straightforward. Annie Lane, cleveland, 26 July 2022 Though setup presented challenges via a defective screw, the assembly was pretty straightforward. Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 For American sports fans, 99 percent of the year can be pretty straightforward. Hayden Bird, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2022 While the concept of reducing greenhouse gas emissions is pretty straightforward, coming at it from the other direction, by pulling carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, is more complicated. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 10 July 2022 The service is pretty straightforward: The digital Pup Passport resides on your phone and guides you to confirmed dog-friendly spots. oregonlive, 9 July 2022
Adverb
Rinto and Lawson describe Gerhardstein with many of the same words: straightforward, balanced, well-prepared. The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2022 Setting the stage with a presence that moved beyond the digital world, Darrison gave in-person audience goers straightforward call-to-action tactics to kick up digital and social media marketing for their business. Tiyana Jordan, Essence, 5 Aug. 2022 Our testers found the three-step setup to be simple to follow and scheduling routines straightforward. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 14 July 2022 But the distinction isn’t always so straightforward. Michael Johnston, The New Yorker, 14 July 2022 That said, finding the right hair brush for your hair type isn’t always so straightforward. Deanna Pai, Glamour, 23 June 2022 But anyone who has driven a car knows that traffic situations aren’t always so straightforward. Jaclyn Trop, Fortune, 14 June 2022 The solution might have seemed straightforward: Ease back on Gomez's signature style, perhaps drape her in dull hues or pedestrian basics. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 7 Dec. 2020 Clearly, Marvel is taking a bit more of an ambitious road than simply going straightforward. Evan Romano, Men's Health, 11 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

1809, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

straightforward

adjective

straight·​for·​ward strāt-ˈfȯr-wərd How to pronounce straightforward (audio)
: being clear and honest : frank
He gave a straightforward reply.

straightforwardness

noun

as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions not all of her voice students appreciate the straightforwardness with which she tells them that they're not going to make it as professional singers

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • honesty
  • sincerity
  • directness
  • frankness
  • forthrightness
  • bluntness
  • candidness
  • candor
  • outspokenness
  • openness
  • plainness
  • simplicity
  • openheartedness
  • earnestness
  • unreserve
  • unguardedness
  • unreservedness
  • plumpness
  • plainspokenness
  • naïveté
  • artlessness
  • genuineness
  • sobriety
  • communicativeness
  • naivete
  • freedom
  • unsophistication
  • naiveté
  • unrestraint
  • uninhibitedness
  • unrestrainedness
  • license
  • licence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dissimulation
  • indirection
  • evasiveness
  • secretiveness
  • dissembling
  • reticence
  • restraint
  • shyness
  • inhibition
  • tact
  • diplomacy
  • reserve
  • circuitousness
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