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Antonyms for straightforward

Grammar : Adj
Spell : streyt-fawr-werd
Phonetic Transcription : ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd

Definition of straightforward

Origin :
  • 1550s, from straight (adj.1) + forward. In reference to language, from 1806.
  • adj honest
  • adj simple, easy
Example sentences :
  • Has finished the fourth form: is straightforward and obliging.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
  • His eyes are brown, pleasant, set wide apart, straightforward of expression.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • The question is the usual plain, straightforward, common-sense question.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • He looked honest and straightforward and he evidently meant what he said.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • He does not shuffle or prevaricate, dodge or skulk; but is honest, upright, and straightforward.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • She did not want to vex Geoff, but she was unused to any but straightforward replies.
  • Extract from : « Great Uncle Hoot-Toot » by Mrs. Molesworth
  • He understood her straightforward pride, if he had no appreciation of it.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • It was a straightforward, honest apology and confession of fault.
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • We have some pitiful letters from them—not whining, you know, but straightforward and frank.
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • They claim to be the most straightforward and practical people in the world.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

Synonyms for straightforward

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