— straightforwardly , adv. — straightforwardness , n.
/strayt'fawr"weuhrd/ , adj.
1. going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
2. direct; not roundabout: a straightforward approach to a problem.
3. free from crookedness or deceit; honest: straightforward in one's dealings.
adv.
4. Also, straightforwards . straight ahead; directly or continuously forward.
[ 1800-10; STRAIGHT + FORWARD ]
Syn. 1. undeviating, unswerving.
Ant. 1, 2. devious.