straightforwardly

adverb

Definition of straightforwardlynext
as in openly
in an honest and direct manner straightforwardly yet compassionately, the doctor tells his cancer patients what their odds for survival are

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightforwardly
  1. straightforward
  2. sincerely
  3. simply
  4. abruptly
  5. honestly
  6. plain
  7. directly
Adverb
  • The cinematography morphs from something appropriate for a wacky comedic satire (straightforward) to lurid horror-movie tones; the score follows a similar path.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Despite seeming straightforward, microwaves aren’t standardized, so finding your machine’s power settings in the first place can be confusing, Chen says.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of straightforward
Adverb
  • There’s no governing body doing a universal flex test (although that would be sincerely appreciated).
    Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Speaking totally sincerely, it wasn’t even aimed at anyone.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of sincerely
Adverb
  • Iran possessing nukes represents an existential threat to Israel’s security in a way that terror groups—despite their horrific actions—simply never did.
    Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Gift cards, too, are simply cash by another name, only restricted to specific stores.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of simply
Adverb
  • Flashback: In 1939 President Roosevelt abruptly moved Thanksgiving up a week to stimulate the economy.
    Emily Peck, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The Last Showgirl follows Anderson as Shelley, a seasoned showgirl in her 50s who is tasked with making difficult decisions about her future after her Las Vegas show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of abruptly
Adverb
  • But the episode had a range of reactions to Cavallari's honestly policy this time.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
  • And honestly, what better time to do that than during a massive Black Friday sale?
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • Jungle Jim's offers three varieties: plain, everything, and rosemary olive.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Policy proposals aside, there's been name-calling, vulgarity, and plain old meanness.
    Jon LaPook, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of plain
Adverb
  • And business leaders have been clear that those costs will likely get passed directly to their customers.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • About half of new wireless subscribers are signing on directly to the Boost network, but that share needs to grow.
    Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of directly
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straightforward

straightforwardly

straightforwardness

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