Straightforward

Origin

From straight + forward.

Full definition of straightforward

Adjective

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.
2. 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-qualifierPoland 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

1. In a straightforward manner.