look straightforward

Frequency: 7.815.1 per million words

Indicates that something appears simple by observation.

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Examples (10)

  • The task might look straightforward at first glance, but it has hidden complexities.
  • Does this problem look straightforward enough for you to solve quickly?
  • Initially, the instructions looked straightforward, but we soon encountered difficulties.
  • With a clear plan, the entire project will look much more straightforward.
  • The solution looks surprisingly straightforward, given the complexity of the issue.
  • If you break it down into smaller steps, the whole process will look quite straightforward.
  • This new policy doesn't look very straightforward to implement across all departments.
  • Despite looking straightforward, the experiment requires precise measurements.
  • His explanation made the intricate theory look completely straightforward to the students.
  • Among all the proposed methods, this one certainly looks the most straightforward.