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straight

straight

725 1.4
Honest and direct in what they say
  • adjective
  • /streɪt/
: franco
  • Let's get one thing straight, all right?
  • straight talk
  • set the record straight
  • straight answers

I'm, I'm trying to get this straight in my, my own head.

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Examples

  • And what this desire comes down to is to always be straight with my conscience.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • He always speaks straight with me, never sugarcoating the truth.

  • How can you get that straight in your mind?

  • And I want to tell you straight just like it is.

  • I get a straight answer or else.

  • A longtime publishing insider gives straight advice for garnering the right kind of attention for your book manuscript.

    Academic text (2011)
  • I appreciate your honesty; please give me your thoughts straight.

  • It's important to be straight when discussing sensitive issues.

Synonyms

honest
vsstraight
∞ 1.0

Truthful and fair, not cheating or lying

adds the idea of being correct and not cheating or avoiding truth
direct
vsstraight
194 3.5

Honest and clear in speech or action

adds moral honesty and being correct rather than only clarity
straight-up
vsstraight
  • Informal
144 7.9

Used to say something is completely honest without exaggeration

is more neutral and formal, also covering correctness and avoiding cheating
truthful
vsstraight
114 1.3

Always saying what really happened and not lying

also includes directness and being correct beyond plain truth telling
frank
vsstraight
106 3.4

Open and honest when giving opinions or feelings

is more about truthfulness and correctness beyond personal opinion
square
vsstraight
85 3.5

Honest, direct, and fair in actions or statements

also stresses plain truth and being correct, not only fair behavior
candid
vsstraight
83 4.6

Open and honest, telling the truth even when it is hard

emphasizes openness with sensitive facts while adding moral correctness
plain
vsstraight
45 2.0

Said in a simple, direct way without hiding the truth

is similar but also implies moral truthfulness and not cheating
straightforward
vsstraight
43 3.6

Someone who is honest and direct, not hiding anything

is similar but also stresses correctness and absence of cheating
forthright
vsstraight
30 5.5

Being direct and honest when talking or acting

focuses on openness in speech while also implying moral correctness
upfront
vsstraight
26 4.3

Honest and direct about feelings or plans

is broader, covering honesty and correctness beyond personal intentions
point-blank
vsstraight
10 5.6

Direct and blunt without trying to hide the truth

is less forceful and also includes ethical honesty and correctness
unvarnished
vsstraight
9 7.0

Saying something directly and honestly without hiding the truth

is wider, adding correctness and honest behavior beyond mere blunt presentation
straight-shooting
vsstraight
  • Informal
1 6.3

Someone who speaks clearly and honestly without hiding things

is similar but also stresses being correct and not cheating
downright
vsstraight
1 3.8

Plain and very direct, sometimes sounding rude

is not necessarily harsh and also stresses moral truth and correctness
flatfooted
vsstraight
1 7.5

Direct and clear without hiding anything

covers moral honesty and lack of cheating rather than only plain clarity
straight-from-the-shoulder
vsstraight
  • Informal
7.7

Direct and honest in speech that does not hide what you think

shares bluntness but adds idea of moral honesty and correctness

Antonyms

128 2.5

Likely to lie or cheat to get something for yourself

68 3.6

Doing dishonest things to get money or power

59 5.3

Appearing true but making someone believe something that is not true

Idioms

Give the true facts to fix a wrong idea

23 9.9

To say yes very strongly, often in informal speech

16 6.4

An honest, moral, and disciplined way of living

14 3.0

Immediately without delay

straight up
  • Jargon
8 7.6

A drink that is shaken or stirred with ice but served without ice

To speak directly about the main idea without extra details

To decide what is most important to do

Directly from the person who knows the facts

1 6.9

A person who has good judgment and common sense

To not be able to think clearly because you are very tired, angry, or confused

To keep your face looking serious and not show you are laughing

Looks exactly like the kind of person chosen to play a role in a film or show

In a direct and honest way without hiding feelings or opinions

Focus immediately on the most important information without extra details

1 8.9

Right from the start

To follow a steady plan and not get distracted

To calm your mind and think clearly

Compounds

83 1.0

A line that does not curve and keeps the same direction

37 3.9

A face that shows no feeling, often to avoid laughing

29 6.1

Completely direct with no doubt or excuse

A person who is attracted to people of the opposite sex

straight arrow
  • Informal
13 5.9

A person who always tells the truth and follows moral rules

straight shooter
  • Informal
13 3.7

A person who tells the truth in a direct, honest way

9 7.5

A performer who plays a serious role in a comedy to make the other person's jokes funnier

A razor with a long straight blade that folds into its handle for shaving

7 5.8

Five cards in a row all of the same suit

4 6.1

Choosing all candidates from the same party on a ballot

A seat with a straight back and no arms

1 2.6

A thin piece of metal with a sharp end that holds cloth or paper

Having legs that are straight, not bent or curved

straight angle
  • Specialized
1 3.5

An angle of 180 degrees that forms a straight line

1 6.3

Someone who speaks clearly and honestly without hiding things

1 8.0

A woman who plays the serious partner in a comedy duo and gives lines to the funny performer

straight-arm
  • Specialized
1 7.0

In American football, pushing a defender away by holding the arm straight

1 5.8

A poker game where each player gets five face down cards and cannot take any new ones

1 7.9

A check to see if you can keep a serious face when something is funny

straight thrust
  • Specialized
1 8.7

An attack in fencing where you lunge forward, keeping your back leg straight and your sword arm outstretched

straight-line method
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A way to spread an asset's cost equally over its useful life

A long straight line in soil made for planting seeds

straight chain
  • Specialized
1 5.5

Atoms in a molecule form a single row with no branches

straight-billed
  • Specialized
1 7.1

A bird with a beak that is straight, not curved

straight arch
  • Specialized
1 7.2

A structure with a straight horizontal top made of stones cut like wedges that support each other

straight sinus
  • Specialized
1 9.0

A large vein in the outer covering of the brain that carries blood from deep brain veins

straight flute
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A drill bit with straight grooves along its length that remove small rock pieces

straight fairlead
  • Specialized
8.4

A part that guides an anchor rope in a straight path on a ship

straight hang
  • Jargon
8.2

A position on rings or parallel bars with the body straight and arms at the sides

6.0

A life insurance plan with the same yearly payment you make that covers you for your whole life

straight-fluted drill
  • Specialized
7.3

A tool with straight grooves that help remove dust and chips while making holes in hard rock or masonry

Direct and honest in speech that does not hide what you think

A way of charging the same cost each year for an asset that loses value

To be direct and blunt when saying the truth

How Honest

truthful
114 1.3
straight
725 1.4
candid
83 4.6

Surface Forms

straight positive
straighter comparative
straightest superlative

Etymology

Straight meaning 'honest' comes from the idea of being direct or 'not twisted', so a straight answer goes simply and clearly to the point.