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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All the digressions and discombobulations, and the need to flesh out so many angles of the Stacy/Aislin dynamic, impact the directness some of the play’s key messages about mortality, community and communication.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
Many value directness, professionalism and loyalty in communication.
—Kathryn Lancioni, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Cassie Ventura Says Diddy Coerced Her Into ‘Freak Offs’ That Made Her Feel ‘Disgusting’
While Alexander-Arnold is a player who likes to create through his crossing and long-range passing, Frimpong prefers to use his speed and directness to get into dangerous positions.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
All the digressions and discombobulations, and the need to flesh out so many angles of the Stacy/Aislin dynamic, impact the directness some of the play’s key messages about mortality, community and communication.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
Many value directness, professionalism and loyalty in communication.
—Kathryn Lancioni, Forbes.com, 5 June 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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