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straightforwardly

[/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərdli/]
adverb
diretamente
1. in a direct, honest, and uncomplicated manner; without evasion or pretense
He straightforwardly admitted his mistake.
Ele admitiu diretamente seu erro.
2. in a clear and easy to understand way
The instructions were straightforwardly written.
As instruções foram escritas de forma clara e direta.
3. without hesitation or ambiguity
She straightforwardly refused the offer.
Ela recusou a oferta sem ambiguidade.
NYC Slang
straight up
Synonyms
directlyfranklyhonestlyplainlycandidlyopenly
Antonyms
indirectlyevasivelydishonestlyambiguouslydeceitfully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diretamente
most common usage
General Brazilian
francamente
when emphasizing honesty
Portugal
directamente
traditional Portuguese spelling
Portugal
abertamente
emphasizing openness

Related Idioms & Phrases

call a spade a spade
no beating around the bush
lay it on the line
level with someone
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