Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Straightforward /strāt'-fôr'-wẽrd/ · Straight·for·ward · IPA /ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/ 01 a. Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank. 1. Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.