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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  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
  • Murakami isn’t so much a novelist as a fictional anthologist, collating various monologues delivered by his characters; some of these are riveting narratives in their own right, but many simply serve to explain what’s going on or clumsily advance the plot.
    Bailey Trela, Vulture, 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
  • In a country where Netanyahu is politically ascendant against the odds, supporting his party’s legislation was plain old good politics.
    Mick Krever, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of plain
Adverb
  • Opponents said the disabled and elderly were at risk of being coerced, directly or indirectly, to end their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members.
    BRIAN MELLEY AND PAN PYLAS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Between 1975 and 2019, Thailand directly and indirectly exported almost 35,000 animals or their products from Madagascar, according to the report.
    Chris Lau and Kocha Olarn, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of directly
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straightforwardly

straightforwardness

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