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Definition of 'straightforward'English
Adjective
( en-adj)
Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.
* 1992 , George J. Church, "Why Voters Don't Trust Clinton," Time , 20 Apr, p. 38,
- A great deal of the uneasiness about Clinton reflects his propensity to dance away from straightforward yes or no answers to any character question.
easy, simple, without difficulty
* 2013 , Daniel Taylor, Steven Gerrard goal against Poland ensures England will go to World Cup'' (in ''The Guardian , 15 October 2013)[http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/15/england-poland-world-cup-qualifier]
- Poland played with great energy, quick to the ball, strong in the challenge, and projecting the clear sense they had absolutely no intention whatsoever of making this a straightforward night.
Derived terms
* straightforwardly
* straightforwardness
* unstraightforward
Adverb
( en-adv)
In a straightforward manner.
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