"straight-thinking" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more straight-thinking [comparative], most straight-thinking [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} straight-thinking (comparative more straight-thinking, superlative most straight-thinking)
  1. Thinking clearly and rationally. Related terms: think straight
    Sense id: en-straight-thinking-en-adj-GC-25Ybb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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