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What is another word for Straightforward? – 108 Straightforward Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    straightforward simple easy uncomplicated plain obvious clear evident apparent straightforwardly uncomplicatedly directly honestly openly frankly sincerely candidly plainly explicitly clearly lucidly transparently undeniable unmistakable unambiguous manifest patent palpable obvious overt

    Meaning of Straightforward

    The primary meaning of the word "straightforward" is being easy to understand or deal with because it is clear and simple.

    Definitions

    • Going or done in a direct way, without any unnecessary or complicated features
    • * Easy to understand or deal with because it is clear and simple

    Etymology of Straightforward

    The word "straightforward" has its roots in the combination of "straight" meaning direct or not curved, and "forward" meaning in a forward direction, with the word "straightforward" itself emerging in the mid-19th century to describe something that is direct and uncomplicated.

    Example Uses

    • The instructions were straightforward, making it easy to assemble the furniture.
    • * She gave a straightforward answer to the question, avoiding any confusion.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    complicated complex difficult confusing ambiguous unclear obscure vague indirect roundabout circuitous devious dishonest deceitful evasive secretive mysterious enigmatic puzzling perplexing baffling

    Related Nouns

    simplicity clarity directness honesty openness frankness sincerity candor transparency lucidity explicitness obviousness evidentness apparentness manifestation patentness palpability

    Related Verbs

    simplify clarify direct honest open frank sincere candid transparent lucid explicit obvious evident apparent manifest patent palpable

    Related Adjectives

    simple easy uncomplicated plain obvious clear evident apparent direct honest open frank sincere candid transparent lucid explicit undeniable unmistakable unambiguous manifest patent palpable