Upfront vs. Straightforward — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Upfront and Straightforward
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Upfront
Straightforward; frank.
Straightforward
Honest and frank
"He was straightforward if the news was bad" (Alec Wilkinson).
Upfront
Paid or due in advance
Upfront cash.
Straightforward
Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating
Upfront
In advance; beforehand
Demanded to be paid up front for the photographs.
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Straightforward
Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty
Upfront
Honest, frank and straightforward.
Straightforward
(figurative) direct; forthright; frank; sincere
Upfront
In a forward, leading or frontward position.
Straightforward
In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.
Upfront
(of money) Paid in advance.
Straightforward
Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.
Upfront
Beforehand
Straightforward
Free from ambiguity;
A straightforward set of instructions
Upfront
(football) As an attacker.
He's a poor defender, so we always play him upfront.
Straightforward
Without evasion or compromise;
A square contradiction
He is not being as straightforward as it appears
Upfront
(television) A meeting of network executives with the press and major advertisers, signaling the start of advertising sales for a new season
Straightforward
Without concealment or deception; honest;
Their business was open and aboveboard
Straightforward in all his business affairs
Upfront
To bring to the fore; to place up front for consideration
Straightforward
Pointed directly ahead;
A straightforward gaze
Upfront
Frank and honest;
He was upfront about his intentions
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