adjective
straightforward
Clear, direct, and uncomplicated.
The instructions are straightforward, so I finish the setup quickly.
Etymology
The compound pictures movement straight forward without detours. Communication or a task is straightforward when it follows a similarly direct, uncomplicated course.
More examples
- She gives a straightforward answer without avoiding the question.
- Replacing the battery is a straightforward job.
- This diagram makes the process more straightforward.
Forms
straightforward · more straightforward · most straightforward
straightforwardness noun — The quality of being clear and direct.
straightforwardly adverb — In a clear, direct, uncomplicated manner.