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straightforward.

Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

15 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/
  1. Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

  2. Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.

  3. Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From straight + forward.

adv/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/
  1. In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.

Where this word comes from

From straight + forward.

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