straightforwardly

/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwədli/ (bre, ipa) · [strˌetfˈɔrwɚdli] /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərdli/ (ame, ipa)

straightforwardly — adverb

1. in a clear, uncomplicated way that people can follow without much effort.

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a clear, uncomplicated way that people can follow without much effort.

例句

The nurse explained the test steps straightforwardly, so Ken felt less nervous.

explain + something + straightforwardly

Even first-time users can set up the printer straightforwardly by following the pictures.

set up + something + straightforwardly

同義詞
  • clearly

    the broadest near-synonym for making information easy to understand

  • simply

    stresses using plain and uncomplicated language

  • plainly

    close in meaning, often with a slightly more formal tone

反義詞
  • confusingly

    in a way that makes understanding harder

  • obscurely

    in a way that is less direct and harder to follow

文法句型

explain + something + straightforwardly

describe + something + straightforwardly

straightforwardly + show + wh-clause

用法筆記

Most often used for instructions, explanations, and systems that feel easy to follow. Compare Sense 2, which is about speaking directly rather than making information simple.

常見錯誤

❌The instructions are straightforwardly.
✅The instructions are straightforward.
💡use the adjective after 'be'; 'straightforwardly' is the adverb form.
❌She straightforwardly the problem to us.
✅She explained the problem to us straightforwardly.
💡the adverb modifies a verb; it cannot replace the verb itself.

2. in an honest, direct way that says what you really think without softening or hi

2.副詞C1
釋義

in an honest, direct way that says what you really think without softening or hiding it.

例句

When asked about the delay, Tanvi answered straightforwardly that the team lacked money.

answer + straightforwardly + that-clause

At lunch, Dario spoke straightforwardly to his manager about the extra weekend shifts.

speak straightforwardly to someone about something

同義詞
  • frankly

    often introduces a direct opinion, especially in conversation

  • candidly

    close in meaning but slightly more formal

  • honestly

    stresses truthfulness more than blunt directness

  • bluntly

    suggests even less softening and can sound harsher

反義詞
  • evasively

    in a way that avoids giving a clear answer

  • guardedly

    in a way that reveals as little as possible

文法句型

answer + straightforwardly + that-clause

speak + straightforwardly + to + someone + about + something

straightforwardly + tell + someone + that-clause

用法筆記

Common with speech verbs when someone chooses not to hide bad news or difficult opinions. It can sound refreshingly honest or slightly blunt, depending on the situation.

常見錯誤

❌He was straightforwardly with me about the mistake.
✅He was straightforward with me about the mistake.
💡after 'be', use the adjective 'straightforward', not the adverb.
❌She spoke straightforwardly rude to the clerk.
✅She spoke straightforwardly to the clerk about the problem.
💡this word means direct and honest, not automatically impolite.