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Definition of Directness
1. Noun. Trueness of course toward a goal. "Rivaling a hawk in directness of aim"
Exact synonyms: Straightness
Generic synonyms: Characteristic
Specialized synonyms: Downrightness, Straightforwardness, Immediacy, Immediateness, Pointedness
Attributes: Direct, Indirect
Derivative terms: Direct, Straight
Antonyms: Indirectness
Generic synonyms: Characteristic
Specialized synonyms: Downrightness, Straightforwardness, Immediacy, Immediateness, Pointedness
Attributes: Direct, Indirect
Derivative terms: Direct, Straight
Antonyms: Indirectness
2. Noun. The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech.
Exact synonyms: Candidness, Candor, Candour, Forthrightness, Frankness
Generic synonyms: Honestness, Honesty
Specialized synonyms: Ingenuousness
Derivative terms: Candid, Candid, Direct, Forthright, Frank
Generic synonyms: Honestness, Honesty
Specialized synonyms: Ingenuousness
Derivative terms: Candid, Candid, Direct, Forthright, Frank
Definition of Directness
1. n. The quality of being direct; straightness; straightforwardness; immediateness.
Definition of Directness
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