Straightforward
Straightforward adjective - Going straight to the point clearly and firmly.
Terse and straightforward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Terse" instead an adjective "Straightforward".
Nearby Words: straightforwardly, straightforwardness
Terse
Terse adjective - Marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning.
Straightforward and terse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Straightforward" instead an adjective "Terse".
Both words in one sentence
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Played with by Spider-Man 2099, who's terse and straightforward in costume, but a killer snarker in his civvies.
Source: Deadpan Snarker / Comic Books -
Terse Talker: Mark Hamill has spoken about how short and straightforward his instructions are, such as "Faster, more intense".
Source: Creator / George Lucas
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