straightforward
straightforward — adjective
1. simple and clear, with no unnecessary difficulty or confusion that would make so
simple and clear, with no unnecessary difficulty or confusion that would make something hard to follow or do.
The instructions for the coffee machine were straightforward enough for my grandmother to follow without help.
be straightforward enough for someone to do something
Élise found the maths test surprisingly straightforward — every question used a method she had practised before.
find something + adjective + straightforward
The map showed a straightforward route from the hotel to the beach with no confusing turns.
Installing the app is a straightforward process taking about two minutes from start to finish.
The handbook breaks down each step into a straightforward checklist anyone can follow.
- simple
focuses on lack of complexity; more general than straightforward
- uncomplicated
more formal; emphasises that there are no hidden parts
- clear-cut
suggests something is obvious with no room for doubt
- easy
focuses on lack of difficulty in doing, not just understanding
- complicated
having many parts that are hard to understand or deal with
- complex
more formal; involving many interconnected parts
- confusing
causing someone to feel unable to understand clearly
文法句型
be straightforward
a straightforward + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used for tasks, instructions, explanations, and routes that present no difficulty. Also frequent in the negative: 'not straightforward'.
常見錯誤
2. behaving in an open and truthful way, saying what you think without trying to de
behaving in an open and truthful way, saying what you think without trying to deceive or keep secrets.
Dahlia appreciated her doctor's straightforward opinion on her treatment, even when the news was not good.
straightforward opinion about something
Imani is known for being straightforward; she tells you directly if your idea needs more work.
be straightforward about expressing opinions
The manager gave a straightforward answer when asked about the company's financial situation.
Karim prefers straightforward people who say what they mean instead of hinting at things.
Sayaka learned that being straightforward with a friend saves more hurt than hiding the truth does.
文法句型
be straightforward about something
be straightforward with someone
a straightforward person
用法筆記
Describes a person or their manner, speech, or approach. Often followed by 'with' (the person) or 'about' (the topic). Opposite of 'evasive' or 'disingenuous'.
常見錯誤
straightforward — adverb
1. done in a clear, direct, and honest way, without using tricks or hidden meanings
done in a clear, direct, and honest way, without using tricks or hidden meanings.
Hoa spoke straightforwardly about her past mistakes, without trying to make excuses.
speak straightforwardly about something
The teacher answered every question straightforwardly, never avoiding the difficult topics.
Vivek told his boss straightforwardly that the project timeline was unrealistic.
Noa asked straightforwardly whether the job offer included health insurance.
- evasively
in a way that avoids giving a direct answer
文法句型
verb + straightforwardly
verb + in a straightforward way/manner