directness

noun
UK: /daɪˈrektnəs/
US: /daɪˈrektnəs/

  1. The quality of being straightforward and honest in speech or behavior.

    1. Her directness surprised me, but I appreciated it.
    2. The manager valued directness in communication to avoid any misunderstanding.

  2. The quality of being without anything intervening; absence of intermediaries.

    1. The directness of the route saved us a lot of time.
    2. The film's directness impacted viewers, allowing emotional connection with the topic.

  3. The quality of being aimed or proceeding in an undeviating course.

    1. The project's directness toward clear goals ensured quick success.
    2. The arrow's directness and speed left no doubt about its accuracy hitting the target.

Synonyms

honesty candor sincerity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "directness" in English means: The quality of being straightforward and honest in speech or behavior., The quality of being without anything intervening; absence of intermediaries., The quality of being aimed or proceeding in an undeviating course..

The phonetic transcription of "directness" is /daɪˈrektnəs/ in British English and /daɪˈrektnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "directness": honesty, candor, sincerity.

Example usage of "directness": "Her directness surprised me, but I appreciated it.". More examples on the page.