directness

noun

di·rect·ness də-ˈrek(t)-nəs

dī-

Synonyms of directness next

: the character of being accurate in course or aim

: strict pertinence : straightforwardness

her directness was disarming—

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Examples of directness in a Sentence

his directness is much appreciated by his patients

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Crystal Palace are desperate for directness to spark them back into life Brennan Johnson: Feeling his team-mates' love - and silencing his Tottenham doubters Jack Hinshelwood... midfielder? —

New York Times, 23 Sep. 2024 And whereas Spain sometimes offered serious directness from the other wide role, with the likes of Villa, Pedro Rodriguez and Jesus Navas all used to good effect at the World Cup, throughout this tournament, Del Bosque favoured David Silva. —

Michael Cox, The Athletic, 27 Apr. 2024 Leaders in the field of women’s health have praised her directness and see it as a welcome change from Biden’s wavering stance. —

The Editors, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024 Some readers might react to such justifications with skepticism, but Witt’s directness and sincerity are disarming. —

Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for directness