straightforward

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In a straightforward manner
Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank

A great deal of the uneasiness about Clinton reflects his propensity to dance away from straightforward yes or no answers to any character question.

{s} frank, candid; sincere; honest; simple, uncomplicated; travelling in a straight course
free from ambiguity; "a straightforward set of instructions"
without concealment or deception; honest; "their business was open and aboveboard"; "straightforward in all his business affairs"
without evasion or compromise; "a square contradiction"; "he is not being as straightforward as it appears"
pointed directly ahead; "a straightforward gaze"
approval If you describe something as straightforward, you approve of it because it is easy to do or understand. Disposable nappies are fairly straightforward to put on The question seemed straightforward enough
pointed directly ahead; "a straightforward gaze" free from ambiguity; "a straightforward set of instructions
free from ambiguity; "a straightforward set of instructions
approval If you describe a person or their behaviour as straightforward, you approve of them because they are honest and direct, and do not try to hide their feelings. She is very blunt, very straightforward and very honest
candid
straightforward procedure
simple procedure
straightforwardly
with firmness and conviction; without compromise; "he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- C G Bowers; "dealt straightforwardly with all issues"
straightforwardly
In a straightforward manner
straightforwardly
in a direct manner, candidly; in a straight course
straightforwardness
{i} frankness, candidness, sincerity, honesty, truthfulness
straightforwardness
The state of being straightforward
straightforward
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