straightforward

• Beschreibt etwas, das leicht zu verstehen oder zu tun ist; einfach und unkompliziert. Kann auch eine Person bezeichnen, die offen und direkt ist.

Describes something that is easy to understand or do; simple and uncomplicated.

1. Free from ambiguityB1formal

   Clear and easy to understand or do; not complicated.

   Eindeutig und unkompliziert

   • The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.
   • She gave a straightforward explanation of the process.
   • The problem had a straightforward solution.

   Synonymeclear-cutdirecteasyexplicitplainsimpleunambiguousuncomplicatedunderstandable

   Antonymeambiguouscomplicatedconvolutedequivocalindirectobscurevague

2. Direct and honestB1formal

   Saying what you mean without hiding anything; honest and open.

   Direkt und ehrlich

   • He is a straightforward person who always tells the truth.
   • She gave a straightforward answer without any hesitation.
   • I appreciate your straightforward feedback on my work.

   Synonymecandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenplainspokensinceretruthfulupfront

   Antonymedeviousdishonestevasiveinsincereunderhanded

3. Pointed directly aheadB2formal

   Going or moving in a straight line without turning.

   Gerade

   • The path was straightforward, leading directly to the village.
   • He took a straightforward route to the airport.
   • The road was long but straightforward, with no curves.

   Synonymedirectstraightundeviatingunswerving

   Antonymecircuitouscrookedcurveddevioustwistingwinding