Explicit vs Straightforward - What's the difference?
explicit | straightforward |
Very specific, clear, or detailed.
(euphemism) Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.
(obsolete)
Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.
* 1992 , George J. Church, "Why Voters Don't Trust Clinton," Time , 20 Apr, p. 38,
easy, simple, without difficulty
* 2013 , Daniel Taylor, Steven Gerrard goal against Poland ensures England will go to World Cup'' (in ''The Guardian , 15 October 2013)[http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/15/england-poland-world-cup-qualifier]
As adjectives the difference between explicit and straightforward
is that explicit is explicit while straightforward is proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.As an adverb straightforward is
in a straightforward manner.explicit
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
- The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.
Synonyms
* express, manifest, overt * (containing offensive material) raunchyAntonyms
* implicit, unexplicit, vague * (containing offensive material) circumspectDerived terms
* explicitation * explicitly * explicitnessExternal links
* * ----straightforward
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- A great deal of the uneasiness about Clinton reflects his propensity to dance away from straightforward yes or no answers to any character question.
- Poland played with great energy, quick to the ball, strong in the challenge, and projecting the clear sense they had absolutely no intention whatsoever of making this a straightforward night.