straightforwardly

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwədlɪ/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
straight•for•ward /ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwɚd/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. going or directed straight ahead.
  2. honest.

adv. 
  1. Also, ˌstraightˈfor•wards. straight ahead.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
straight•for•ward  (strāt′fôr′wərd),USA pronunciation 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. 
  1. Also, straight′for′wards. straight ahead;
    directly or continuously forward.
  • straight + forward 1800–10
straight′for′ward•ly, adv. 
straight′for′ward•ness, n. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged undeviating, unswerving.
    • 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged devious.
'straightforwardly' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
directly - fair - square - squarely

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