directness
noun
di·rect·ness
də-ˈrek(t)-nəs 
dī-
1
: the character of being accurate in course or aim
2
: strict pertinence : straightforwardness
her directness was disarming—
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his directness is much appreciated by his patients
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—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
Trust that employees value directness over sugarcoating.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
Trust that employees value directness over sugarcoating.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
And also, his directness was always in the script: his honesty with Romy, Nicole’s character.
—Marley Marius, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The real shock for Ukrainians is not necessarily in the substance of Trump's remarks but in their directness—which is indeed unwise.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for directness
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“Directness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directness. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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