as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
his directness is much appreciated by his patients
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Recent Examples of directness
The dry basics of the case are where Morris and CHAOS flounder a little and cause the documentary to lose the directness of its argument.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directness
Noun
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Both Chien and Salonga emphasized the honesty and openness that characterize their relationship.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
3 Apr. 2025
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Senior leaders should deliver feedback with honesty and respect, focusing on behaviors, not personalities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shifting ground Economic and supply chain experts note that the sincerity of Trump's tariff rates remains uncertain, with many expecting them to be lowered based on negotiations between the Trump administration and individual countries.—
Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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While men and women exhibit similar frequencies in over-apologizing, the habit can undermine professional authority and dilute the sincerity of genuine apologies.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Relationships: Trust Is Built One Conversation At A Time Cultivate unique connections between individuals that encourage candor, trust and collaboration.—
Alex Draper,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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On far too many occasions, Watson chose deceit over candor, grasping for the illusion of business success and personal acclaim at any cost.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Directness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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