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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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Such directness might be needed from Emery’s side, given the aggression and tightness of the PSG press this season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Some want directness and stats, some just want to chat about their family.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, the Spanish giants can be vulnerable at the back and this is where Saka’s directness will come in handy.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 2025.
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