English · Adjectives
straightforward
/ˌstreɪtˈfɔː.wəd/
[/ˌstreɪtˈfɔː.wəd/]
simple, direct
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Easy to understand or do; honest and direct.
Example
The instructions were straightforward, so we assembled the desk without any trouble.
The instructions were straightforward, so we assembled the desk without any trouble.
Etymology
From 'straight' plus 'forward', meaning without detours.
How & Where It’s Used
Praises clarity in tasks, explanations, or people.