Antonyms for straightforward
ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərdstraight·for·ward

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. straightforward

   A candid statement is meant to be true to the real facts and just to all parties; a fair statement is really so. Fair is applied to the conduct; candid is not; as, fair treatment, "a fair field, and no favor." One who is frank has a fearless and unconstrained truthfulness. Honest and ingenuous unite in expressing contempt for deceit. On the other hand, artless, guileless, naive, simple, and unsophisticated express the goodness which comes from want of the knowledge or thought of evil. As truth is not always agreeable or timely, candid and frank have often an objectionable sense; "to be candid with you," "to be perfectly frank," are regarded as sure preludes to something disagreeable. Open and unreserved may imply unstudied truthfulness or defiant recklessness; as, open admiration, open robbery. There may be transparent integrity or transparent fraud. Sincere applies to the feelings, as being all that one's words would imply.

   Antonyms:
   adroit, artful, crafty, cunning, deceitful, designing, diplomatic, foxy, insincere, intriguing, knowing, maneuvering, sharp, shrewd, sly, subtle, tricky, wily

   Synonyms:
   aboveboard, artless, candid, fair, frank, guileless, honest, impartial, ingenuous, innocent, naive, open, simple, sincere, transparent, truthful, unbiased, unprejudiced, unreserved, unsophisticated

   Preposition:
   Candid in debate; candid to or toward opponents; candid with friend or foe; to be candid about or in regard to the matter.

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. straightforwardadjective

   free from ambiguity

   "a straightforward set of instructions"

   Antonyms:
   equivocal, indirect, crooked, corrupt, ambiguous

   Synonyms:
   straight, square(a), aboveboard

2. square(a), straightforward, straightadjective

   without evasion or compromise

   "a square contradiction"; "he is not being as straightforward as it appears"

   Antonyms:
   indirect, equivocal, corrupt, ambiguous, crooked

3. aboveboard, straightforwardadjective

   without concealment or deception; honest

   "their business was open and aboveboard"; "straightforward in all his business affairs"

   Antonyms:
   indirect, equivocal, ambiguous, corrupt, crooked

   Synonyms:
   straight, square(a), aboveboard

4. straightforwardadjective

   pointed directly ahead

   "a straightforward gaze"

   Antonyms:
   crooked, corrupt, indirect, ambiguous, equivocal

   Synonyms:
   straight, square(a), aboveboard

Editors ContributionRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. underneath

   because some people will act like how they normally act in private but some on the other hand have two different personalities (shy)

   Submitted by anonymous on February 2, 2021  

2. rigmarole

   straightforward is easier path or process, that’s clear, simple and to the point without much length, confusion, or distraction. straightforward in lieu of being in a pickle or a feeling you’re getting the runaround or in a rigmarole.

   i felt lost and couldn’t understand her divorce attorneys agenda as his tactics made me feel dumb and unfit deliberately putting me in a rigmarole, while he was talking in circles, which were unclear, confusing and it was absurdly too long. it was an exhausting process. i’m glad my attorney was straightforward, using layman’s terms which and he was to the point and easier to understand especially during such an emotional time.

   Submitted by anonymous on January 17, 2021  

How to use straightforward in a sentence?

1. Andrew Gillum:

   Andrew Gillum is straightforward and speaks the truth and that is why I think we got such a big turnout in the primary and why we will have an even bigger turnout in November.

2. Mark Kelly:

   You know I served in organizations that had missions and goals and you worked to achieve that. It was rather straightforward. ... This place doesn't work like that. It doesn't function well, i think it is important that we get this stuff done for the American people. I don't think whether the White House knows exactly what Sen. Manchin would want to do on any specific thing, that is not my concern.

3. Lou Dobbs:

   Well, that’s straightforward, you’re going to have to be quick to go through and to produce that investigation and the results of it.

4. Vice President Joe Biden:

   I will be straightforward with you. The most relevant factor in my decision is whether my family and I have the emotional energy to run, the honest to God answer is I just don't know.

5. Edward McFadden:

   Cardinal Wuerl has spoken extensively over the past two months, conveyed Cardinal Wuerl profound sadness, apologies and contrition, and addressed every issue as it has arisen in a straightforward and transparent manner.

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