straightforward — easy to understand or do; honest and direct in manner
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easy to understand or do; honest and direct in manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
Example Sentences
- My boss is very straightforward - she tells you exactly what she thinks, even if it hurts.
- The recipe was so straightforward that even my cooking-disaster brother made a perfect cake.
- I appreciate his straightforward personality - no games, no drama, just honesty.
straightforward
ADJECTIVE[/ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/]
easy to understand or do; honest and direct in manner
Her instructions were straightforward: press the red button to start the machine.
Move forward, guide them toward straightforward success!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the combination of 'straight' (from Old English 'stræht', meaning direct or not crooked) and 'forward' (from Old English 'foreweard', meaning toward the front or future). The compound emerged in the 16th century to describe something direct and honest.
Breakdown
straight (direct, not crooked) + forward (toward the front) = straightforward (direct and honest in manner or easy to understand)
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📝Examples
“My boss is very straightforward - she tells you exactly what she thinks, even if it hurts.”
“The recipe was so straightforward that even my cooking-disaster brother made a perfect cake.”
“I appreciate his straightforward personality - no games, no drama, just honesty.”
“The assembly instructions were straightforward: 'Insert tab A into slot B' - even I couldn't mess that up!”
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