straightforward

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From straight + forward.

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straightforward (comparative more straightforward, superlative most straightforward)

  1. 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.

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straightforward (comparative more straightforward, superlative most straightforward)

  1. In a straightforward manner.

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