I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adverb
also straightforwards (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷
Etymology: straight (I) + forward, forwards
: in a straightforward manner
II. adjective
1. : proceeding in a straight course or manner : leading directly onward : direct , undeviating
2.
a. : free from circumlocution or obscurity : outspoken , candid , frank , honest
a straightforward account of the accident
their behavior was perfectly straightforward
b. : accurately defined or definable : clearcut, precise
their responsibility is straightforward
a case of straightforward automatism
• straight·for·ward·ly adverb
• straight·for·ward·ness noun -es