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directness
noun
(di-rect-ness)
trueness of course toward a goal
Synonyms:
straightness
,
Antonyms:
indirectness
,
Examples:
Rivaling a hawk in directness of aim.
directness
noun
(di-rect-ness)
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
Synonyms:
candidness
,
candor
,
candour
,
forthrightness
,
frankness
,
Words Related to
directness
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straightness
,
bluntness
,
frankness
,
candor
,
honesty
,
forthrightness
,
openness
,
candour
,
deductible
,
franchise
,
straightforwardness
,
subtlety
,
concision
,
eloquence
,
rawness
,
incisiveness
,
lyricism
,
immediacy
,
expressiveness
,
unpretentiousness
,
boldness
,
forcefulness
,
gentleness
,
playfulness
,
simplicity
,
perceptiveness
,
virtuosity
,
articulateness
,
decisiveness
,
spontaneity
,
earnestness
,
plainness
,
ingenuousness
,
fearlessness
,
naturalness
,
deftness
,
sensibility
,
affability
,
geniality
,
artlessness
,
succinctness
,
insightfulness
,
gracefulness
,
vivacity
,
ruthlessness
,
verve
,
articulacy
,
wryness
,
ruefulness
,
pointedness
,
musicality
,
indirectness
,
unconventionality
,
theatricality
,
spareness
,
physicality
,
brio
,
sureness
,
profundity
,
pugnacity
,
slyness
,
poeticism
,
assuredness
,
panache
,
punchiness
,
courtliness
,
breeziness
,
suavity
,
flair
,
pithiness
,
fluidity
,
archness
,
deliberateness
,
soulfulness
,
effortlessness
,
drollery
,
artistry
,
sparseness
,
obliqueness
,
insouciance
,
jauntiness
,
wit
,
lucidity
,
steeliness
,
gutsiness
,
vehemence
,
pensiveness
,
angularity
,
lightness
,
expressivity
,
chirpiness
,
staginess
,
cheekiness
,
nuance
,
phrasing
,
earthiness
,
briskness
,
canniness
,
inarticulateness
,
ethereality
,
directness
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