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Synonyms & Similar Words
direct
straightforward
frank
honest
candid
open
forthright
blunt
succinct
concise
terse
brief
to the point
explicit
clear
lucid
transparent
unequivocal
unmistakable
obvious
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manifest
straightforwardly
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obviously
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plainly
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uncompromisingly
unambiguously
Meaning of Straight to the Point
According to Oxford Dictionary, "Straight to the Point" means giving a clear and direct answer or statement without wasting time on unnecessary details.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines it as being straightforward and direct in one's words or actions, without being evasive or ambiguous.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that it refers to something that is easy to understand because it is expressed in a clear and simple way.
Example Uses
- The manager was straight to the point in her feedback, telling us exactly what we needed to improve.
- He got straight to the point and asked for a raise, without beating around the bush.
- The professor was known for being straight to the point in her lectures, making complex concepts easy to understand.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
indirect
evasive
ambiguous
vague
unclear
obscure
cryptic
enigmatic
mysterious
puzzling
confusing
ambiguous
circuitous
roundabout
verbose
rambling
lengthy
wordy
prolix
convoluted
complicated
complex
obscurely
vaguely
ambiguously
indirectly