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
  • All this said, why not take a minute on Christmas to sincerely thank your own genuine Santa?
    Mike Masterson, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • When faced with perspectives and opinions that run counter to their own, nonprofit leaders should consider them with the most charitable interpretation—not as a personal attack or a moral transgression, but something the opposing side sincerely believes.
    Shaun Carver, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of sincerely
Adverb
  • Owner Lien Ta told The Times that the restaurant simply didn’t make enough money on a day-to-day basis to sustain operations.
    Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Higgins lined up on the opposite side of Chase and simply ran a fade route.
    Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of simply
Adverb
  • As mentioned, Gerald, known for singing with Levert and LSG, passed away abruptly in 2006.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Thirty years ago, my aunt had been abruptly separated from her husband.
    Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of abruptly
Adverb
  • Since its development, the internet has never developed a satisfactory way to ensure that a counterparty will act honestly.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This ensures that risks are priced in honestly rather than hidden beneath layers of financial engineering.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • Celebrities, producers and just plain old fans are remembering actress Linda Lavin, who died December 29 at 87.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
  • But sometimes chargers are few and far between, out of service, crowded, or just plain janky.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of plain
Adverb
  • Going into 2025, the brand is eyeing wholesale and further category expansions and giving back to its communities by supporting different parks across the U.S., with each collection being tied to a charity or cause that directly benefits public spaces.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The majority of food recalls are not directly linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of directly
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