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. 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.

2. Loren Weisman:

   A straightforward answer to a straightforward question will move you that much more forward in this world, that much faster. And get things fixed, that much quicker.

3. Yumi Hogan:

   I have, from the very beginning of this, been very upfront and straightforward, when I think progress has been made, I give them credit.

4. Nico Rosberg:

   Of course, it will be close as always with Lewis and we saw a big push from Ferrari in Sao Paulo, so it won't be straightforward. But I'm up for a battle and hopefully we can put on a great show for the fans to end the year.

5. Simon Rippon:

   Roma and migration shouldn't be linked in any straightforward way, no more than there's a link between immigration and terrorism.