Straightforward Synonyms and Antonyms

strāt-fôrwərd
Proceeding or lying in an uninterrupted line or course
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. straight
  2. direct
  3. through
Manifesting honesty and directness, especially in speech
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. candid
  2. frank
  3. honest
  4. direct
  5. aboveboard
  6. sincere
  7. ingenuous
  8. outspoken
  9. straight
  10. downright
  11. forthright
  12. blunt
  13. clearcut
  14. man-to-man
  15. square
  16. directly
  17. open
  18. easy
  19. plainspoken
  20. even
  21. straight-out
  22. genuine
  23. unreserved
  24. straight-from-the-shoulder
  25. outright
  26. straight-shooting
  27. plain
  28. simple
  29. trustworthy
Antonyms:
  1. dishonest
  2. devious
  3. deceitful
  4. disingenuous
  5. evasive
Honest and frank:
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. frank
Simple
(Adjective)
Antonyms:
  1. complicated
  2. difficult
  3. indirect
  4. involved
  5. hard

Words Related to Straightforward

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Straightforward Sentence Examples

  • It moves straightforward upon a well-defined path.

  • She was genuine, straightforward, and sweet.

  • His writings are exceedingly voluminous, and his style is clear and straightforward, though undeniably prolix.

  • He knew his stubborn will and straightforward hasty temper.

  • His narrative of the years 353-378 (all that now remains) is honest and straightforward, but his diction is awkward and obscure.

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