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straightforward

adjective (SIMPLE)
 
 
/ˌstreɪtˈfɔː.wəd/ US  /-ˈfɔːr.wɚd/

Definition

B2 easy to understand or simple: Just follow the signs to Bradford - it's very straightforward.Easiness and simplicity straightforwardly
 
 
/-li/ adverb
He explained quite straightforwardly that there wasn't enough work for us all.Honesty, openness and sincerity
(Definition of straightforward adjective (SIMPLE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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