Straight
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. Strictly along political lines. Direct, truthful, frank. As it should be. Undiluted. Having all cylinders in a single row. (referring to an internal combustion engine) Conventional. Heterosexual. Satisfied. Boring, unappealing, bad or of low quality. On, or near a line running between the two wickets.
Part of speech: adverb
Definition: Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line. Of movement or travel, directly; without pause, delay or detour. Continuously; without interruption or pause.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A part of a racecourse, running track or other road etc that is not curved. A heterosexual. In poker, five cards in sequence.
Example sentence: Anybody can be unhappy. We can all be hurt. You don't have to be poor to need something or somebody. Rednecks, hippies, misfits - we're all the same. Gay or straight? So what? It doesn't matter to me. We have to be concerned about other people, regardless.
Straightforward
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.
Part of speech: adverb
Definition: In a straightforward manner.
Example sentence: We need to elect leaders who have a strong moral compass. Leaders who are honest, straightforward, and tough - with a love of justice and fair play.