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straightforward

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/ˈstreɪtˌfɔːr.wərd/ · straight-for-ward

Clear and easy to understand; direct in manner.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Clear and easy to understand; direct in manner.

صاف اور سمجھنے میں آسان؛ سیدھے طور پر بیان کرنے والا۔

سیدھا سادا

seedha saada

Formal: بے تکلّف

Synonyms

clearsimpledirectصافسیدھابے تکلّف

Antonyms

complicatedambiguousdeceitfulپیچیدہغیر واضحفریبی

Common Collocations

  • straightforward approach
  • straightforward answer
  • straightforward explanation

Example Sentences

The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.

ہدایات سیدھی اور سمجھنے میں آسان تھیں۔

Hidayaat seedhi aur samajhne mein aasan thin.

He gave a straightforward answer to the question.

اس نے سوال کا سیدھا جواب دیا۔

Us ne sawal ka seedha jawab diya.

Her explanation was straightforward, making it clear for everyone.

اس کی وضاحت سیدھی تھی، جس سے سب کے لیے واضح ہوگئی۔

Us ki wazahat seedhi thi, jis se sab ke liye wazeh hogayi.

Easily Confused With

straightforwardness:Straightforwardness is the quality of being straightforward, while straightforward is the adjective that describes someone or something as clear and direct.

Word Family

straightforwardness
nounسیدھا پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a straight path leading directly to a goal.

Visualize a straight road with no turns, signifying clarity and ease.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کہا ہے میں نے سچائی کی راہ چلو، سیدھا سادا راستہ ہے سب کے لیے۔

Kaha hai maine sachai ki raah chalo, Seedha saada rasta hai sab ke liye.

I have said, walk the path of truth, It's a straightforward way for everyone.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سیدھے راستے پر چلنا ہمیشہ بہتر ہے۔

Seedhay raste par chalna hamesha behtar hai.

Walking on the straight path is always better.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "strehtweard" — moving in a straight direction

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from its Old English roots, combining 'straight' and 'forward', to signify directness in manner and clarity.