The difference between Ridiculous and Straightforward

When used as adjectives, ridiculous means deserving of ridicule, whereas straightforward means proceeding in a straight course or manner.

Straightforward is also adverb with the meaning: in a straightforward manner.

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  1. Ridiculous as an adjective:

    Deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.

    Examples:

    "That hairstyle looks ridiculous."

    "It's ridiculous to charge so much for a little souvenir."

    "You make ridiculous statements a lot, like saying that UFOs are real."

  1. Straightforward as an adjective:

    Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

  2. Straightforward as an adjective:

    easy, simple, without difficulty

  3. Straightforward as an adjective (figurative):

    direct; honest; frank

  1. Straightforward as an adverb:

    In a straightforward manner.

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