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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStraightforward
/ˈstreɪtˌfɔːwəd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.
"The instructions for assembling the desk were completely straightforward." - 2
Honest and frank; not evasive or misleading.
"She gave a straightforward answer about why she missed the meeting."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Middle English words 'straight' (direct, upright) and 'forward' (moving ahead). First recorded in the late 16th century, it initially meant moving directly forward without deviation, gradually evolving to describe both clear, uncomplicated processes and honest, direct human behavior.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Straightforward" is said worldwide
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simple
Transliteration: sɛm.pl
"C'est une procédure très simple."
unkompliziert
Transliteration: ˈʊnkɔmpliˌtsiːɐ̯t
"Die Bedienung des Geräts ist unkompliziert."
semplice
Transliteration: ˈsɛmpli.tʃe
"Il problema ha una soluzione semplice."
sencillo
Transliteration: senˈsi.ʎo
"El proceso es bastante sencillo de seguir."
direto
Transliteration: diˈɾetu
"Ele foi muito direto na sua resposta."
सरल
Transliteration: saral
"यह एक सरल तरीका है।"
简单明了
Transliteration: jiǎndān míngliǎo
"这是一个简单明了的方法。"
간단한
Transliteration: gandanhan
"이것은 간단한 방법입니다."
分かりやすい
Transliteration: wakariyasui
"それは分かりやすい方法です。"
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