straight as an arrow
Without any deviation
Straight as an arrow describes something perfectly straight or direct, or someone completely honest and upright.
The literal sense refers to physical alignment: The road runs straight as an arrow for fifty miles.
The figurative sense describes moral rectitude: He's straight as an arrow—never been in any trouble.
Path of moving object
- beelineMost direct course
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- directUndeviating or to guide
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
unerring · undeviating · linear · streamlined · efficient · no-nonsense · point-blank · shortest path
Fixed in purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- firmSolid or resolute
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
unflinching · determined · unswerving · unshakeable · persistent · staunch · committed · unwavering
Accuracy of measurement
archer · sharpshooter · dead-on · true · unerring · pinpoint · exact · flawless
Accurate and sincere
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- candidHonest and direct
forthright · upright · honorable · genuine · reliable · ethical · principled · transparent
trajectory
Path of moving object
unwavering · unerring · undeviating · linear · streamlined · efficient · no-nonsense · point-blank · shortest path · as the crow flies
resolute
Fixed in purpose
unyielding · unflinching · determined · unswerving · unshakeable · persistent · staunch · committed · unwavering · tenacious
precision
Accuracy of measurement
marksman · archer · sharpshooter · dead-on · true · unerring · pinpoint · exact · flawless · perfect
truthful
Accurate and sincere
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
candid · forthright · upright · honorable · genuine · reliable · ethical · principled · transparent · authentic
erect
Vertical in position
ramrod · poised · aligned · balanced · tall · unbent · unbowed · military bearing · spine · shoulders back
straight as an arrowcrooked
Bent or dishonest
dishonest · corrupt · deceitful · devious · crooked as a dog's hind leg
straight as an arrowroundabout
Circular junction for traffic
circuitous · indirect · convoluted · meandering · winding
straight as an arrowcrooked
Bent or dishonest
winding · meandering · twisted · serpentine · zigzagging
straight, arrow, straighter, straightest, straighten, straightened, straightening, straightens, straightness