straightforward
gb/stɹˈeɪtfˈɔɹwɚd/ us/stɹˈeɪtfˈɔɹwɚd/
B1
Engleză
~ 5600
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
B1
property
1
easy to understand or do
Simple and clear, so it is not hard to understand or do.
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is straightforward
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'straightforward' with 'straight' and say things like *'a straightforward line'* instead of 'a straight line'. They may also overuse 'very simple' instead of 'quite straightforward' in more formal writing, where 'straightforward' often sounds more natural.
Sinonime
simple (More common and general; can sound less formal than 'straightforward'.)
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uncomplicated (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and technical.)
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clear (Focuses more on being easy to understand, especially with information or explanations.)
Antonime
complicated (Suggests many parts or steps that make something hard to understand or do.)
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confusing (Focuses on the feeling that something is hard to understand.)
Colocații
straightforward process
|straightforward answer
|straightforward solution
|fairly straightforward
|relatively straightforward
|straightforward task
Teme
work
|education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The instructions are quite straightforward, so you should be able to build the shelf in an hour.
- It was a straightforward decision once we saw the cost of the other options.
- The software offers a straightforward way to back up your files.
- Applying for the visa was more straightforward than I expected.
- This is a fairly straightforward problem that we can solve today.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The test was straightforward and not very long.
- The form is straightforward, so just fill in your name and address.
- Her explanation was straightforward, and everyone understood it.
- This job is straightforward; you just enter the numbers.
- The rules of the game are straightforward for new players.
adjective
B2
property
2
honest and direct in manner
Saying what you really think in a clear, honest way, without hiding anything.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is straightforward (with [someone])
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think 'straightforward' means 'rude' or 'impolite'. It actually has a mostly positive meaning, similar to 'honest and clear', although a straightforward comment can feel too strong in some cultures. Another mistake is saying *'He spoke straightforward'* instead of using an adverbial phrase like 'He spoke in a straightforward way'.
Sinonime
direct (Very close in meaning; can sometimes sound a bit blunt or harsh depending on tone.)
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frank (Emphasizes open honesty, often about something difficult or sensitive.)
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candid (Similar to 'frank', often used in slightly more formal or written contexts.)
Antonime
evasive (Describes someone who avoids giving a clear or honest answer.)
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insincere (Suggests that a person is not truly honest about what they think or feel.)
Colocații
straightforward person
|straightforward answer
|be straightforward with [someone]
|honest and straightforward
|refreshingly straightforward
|straightforward communication
Teme
communication
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- I appreciate how straightforward she is about the problems in the project.
- To be completely straightforward, we don't have the budget for that.
- He was very straightforward with them about the risks involved.
- The doctor was straightforward and didn't try to hide the seriousness of the situation.
- If you're straightforward in the interview, they'll trust you more.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- My manager is very straightforward and tells us the truth.
- Please be straightforward with me: did I make a mistake?
- He gave a straightforward answer and did not hide anything.
- I like people who are straightforward and honest.
- She is straightforward when she talks about money.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
straightforward
IPA
GB/stɹˈeɪtfˈɔɹwɚd/
US/stɹˈeɪtfˈɔɹwɚd/
Silabe și accent
straight - for - ward (3 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (straight)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: straightforward
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
straightforwardly
adverb
Related words
straight
adjective A1
Advanced or less common
straightforwardness
noun
Expresii
be straightforward with someone
1/bˈi stɹˈeɪtfˈɔɹwɚd wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
speak honestly and directly
To talk to a person in a clear, honest way, without hiding the truth.
Exemple
- I'll be straightforward with you: we can't offer you the job.
- She was straightforward with her parents about failing the exam.
- Please be straightforward with me if there is a problem.
in a straightforward way
1/ˈɪn ə stɹˈeɪtfˈɔɹwɚd wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
in a simple, honest manner
In a way that is simple and clear, or honest and direct.
Exemple
- He explained the process in a straightforward way so everyone could follow.
- Try to write your report in a straightforward way, without long, complex sentences.
- The teacher answered the question in a straightforward way.