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straighterforward

straighterforward is the comparative form of straightforward.

Meaning of straightforward

Adjective

straightforward (comparative more straightforward or (rare) straighterforward, superlative most straightforward or (rare) straightestforward)

  1. Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.
    Antonyms:
    sidelong
  2. Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
    • 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", [...].1960 September, P. Ransome-Wallis, “Modern motive power of the German Federal Railway: Part One”, in Trains Illustrated, page 553
  3. (figuratively) Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
    • A great deal of the uneasiness about Clinton reflects his propensity to dance away from straightforward yes or no answers to any character question.1992 April 20, George J. Church, “Why Voters Don't Trust Clinton”, in Time, page 38
    Synonyms:
    unvarnished, round
    Antonyms:
    sidelong

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Questions about straighterforward

What is straighterforward the comparative form of?
Straighterforward is the comparative form of straightforward.

Words near straighterforward in the dictionary

  1. straightens out
  2. straightens up
  3. straightens up and flies right
  4. straighter
  5. straighter-laced
  6. straighterforward
  7. straighters
  8. straightest
  9. straightest-laced
  10. straightestforward
  11. straightface

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