All straightforward synonyms
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S s adj straightforward
- crystal-clear β absolutely clear; transparent; lucid.
- graspable β to seize and hold by or as if by clasping with the fingers or arms.
- heart to heart β frank; sincere: We had a heart-to-heart talk about his poor attendance.
- honorable β in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- guileless β free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank.
- apprehensible β capable of being comprehended or grasped mentally
- lay it on the line β a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface: a line down the middle of the page.
- clear β Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- artless β Someone who is artless is simple and honest, and does not think of deceiving other people.
- above board β An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
- in a row β lined up
- honest β honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- easy β not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort: a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.
- aboveboard β An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
- obvious β easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- frank β direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair.
- cornball β Cornball means the same as corny.
- low-pressure β having or involving a low or below-normal pressure, as steam or water.
- for real β true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- informal β without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- natural β existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge.
- fair β free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- in line β (of an internal-combustion engine) having the cylinders ranged side by side in one or more rows along the crankshaft.
- bearish β On the stock market, if there is a bearish mood, prices are expected to fall. Compare bullish.
- law-abiding β obeying or keeping the law; obedient to law: law-abiding citizens.
- candid β When you are candid about something or with someone, you speak honestly.
- clear as a bell β (simile) totally clear: distinct and unmistakeable, as a bell's tone is clearly heard.
- heart-to-heart β frank; sincere: We had a heart-to-heart talk about his poor attendance.
adjective straightforward
- openhearted β Frank and candid.
- honourable β (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
- direct β to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- basic β You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
- incomplex β Not complex; simple.
- downhill β down the slope of a hill; downward.
- quiet β making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- even β Flat and smooth.
- manifest β readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain: a manifest error.
adv straightforward
- guilelessly β free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank.
- impartially β not partial or biased; fair; just: an impartial judge.
- fittingly β suitable or appropriate; proper or becoming.
- instanter β immediately; at once.
- at once β If you do something at once, you do it immediately.
- legitimately β according to law; lawful: the property's legitimate owner.
- considerately β showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc.: a very considerate critic.
- frankly β In an open, honest, and direct manner.
adverb straightforward
- openly β not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- artlessly β In an artless manner.
- lineally β (genealogy) By direct descent.
- directly β in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.