Synonyms for straightforward
ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərdstraight·for·ward

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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.

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

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

   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 synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. straightforwardadjective

   free from ambiguity

   "a straightforward set of instructions"

   Synonyms:
   straight, square(a), aboveboard

   Antonyms:
   equivocal, indirect, crooked, corrupt, ambiguous

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"

   Synonyms:
   straight, square(a), aboveboard

   Antonyms:
   indirect, equivocal, ambiguous, corrupt, crooked

4. straightforwardadjective

   pointed directly ahead

   "a straightforward gaze"

   Synonyms:
   straight, square(a), aboveboard

   Antonyms:
   crooked, corrupt, indirect, ambiguous, equivocal

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. straightforwardadjective

   Synonyms:
   direct, undeviating, STRAIGHT

2. straightforwardadjective

   Synonyms:
   honest, honorable, equitable, fair, just, square, even-handed

3. straightforwardadjective

   Synonyms:
   directly, in a straight line, without turning to the right or to the left

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1. List of paraphrases for "straightforward":

   simple, direct, easy, mere, uncomplicated, clear, simply, forthright, explicit, non-complex

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1. Dan Haley:

   The lack of clear regulation makes it very difficult to plan for the future, the act takes a straightforward and clean approach and as a result is less likely to have unintended consequences.

2. Anna Duritskaya:

   Of course when I heard she was dating him it was a bit of a shock, then when I met him in person I liked him a lot as a person. He was straightforward, he treated my daughter very well, she was happy. And I couldn't influence it anyway; my daughter did what she wanted to. Of course, I was worried and scared, but I couldn't change it anyway.

3. Loren Weisman:

   A straightforward answer to a straightforward question will move you that much more forward in this world, that much faster.

4. Jenn Hoffman:

   The show was very straightforward this year, without some of the glitz, shtick or silly gags usually associated with this night. This was even reflected in the fashion choices with most starlets wearing straightforward gowns with slight edge, but no over the top glamour or red carpet risks, the straightforward understated aesthetic matched the mood.

5. President Barack Obama on Monday:

   Look, this should be a pretty straightforward case of statutory interpretation, if you look at the law, if you look at the testimony of those who are involved in the law, including some of the opponents of the law, the understanding was that people who joined a federal exchange were going to be able to access tax credits just like if they went through a state exchange.