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/
Korean meaning: 이해하기 쉬운, 간단한; 솔직하고 직접적인
Korean pronunciation: **스트레이트**포**워드**
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
A presenter gives a straightforward explanation using simple visual aids
Move forward, guide them toward straightforward success!
🎤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.
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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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