straightforward
/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.83 in modern English
26
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.
adj
Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
adj
Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
adv
In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.
Example Sentences
- "For the most part they are of straightforward design and the largest group is the ex-Prussian "T16" Class 0-10-0 of Type "94", [...]."
- "Poland 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."
- "A great deal of the uneasiness about Clinton reflects his propensity to dance away from straightforward yes or no answers to any character question."
Etymology
Inflected Forms
more straightforward (comparative)
straighterforward (comparative, rare)
most straightforward (superlative)
straightestforward (rare, superlative)