| word | straightforward |
|---|---|
| definition | adjective If you describe something as straightforward, you approve of it because it is easy to do or understand . Disposable nappies are fairly straightforward to put on. The question seemed straightforward enough. ...simple straightforward language. Acid rain is not straightforwardly attributable to the burning of coal. Nor does scientific knowledge derive straightforwardly from experiments and observations. If you describe a person or their behaviour as straightforward, you approve of them because they are honest and direct, and do not try to hide their feelings . She is very blunt, very straightforward and very honest. I was impressed by his straightforward intelligent manner. His daughter says straightforwardly that he was not good enough. |
| inflections | straightforwardlystraightforwardly |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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