adjective
1.
Synonyms: direct 2, straight, through, uninterrupted
2.
free from all that is dishonest or secretive
a straightforward answer
Synonyms: aboveboard, forthright, plain dealing, straight; compare frank
Related Word: pretenseless; honest, honorable, just, upright, upstanding; candid, frank, open, plain, unequivocal; direct, outspoken
Contrasted words: equivocal, evasive, shuffling; indirect; prevaricative; dishonest, untruthful
Antonyms: devious
3.
Synonyms: frank , candid, open, openhearted, plain, unconcealed, undisguised, undissembled, undissembling, unvarnished
Related Word: barefaced, straight-from-the-shoulder
4.
Synonyms: clear 5, apparent, distinct, evident, manifest, palpable, patent, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal