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
March 9: Mercury enters Aries, adding power and directness to our words.
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Feb. 2024
But since his appointment as Spain’s manager in 2022, de la Fuente transformed its style, injecting pace and directness on the wings through Yamal on the right and 22-year-old Nico Williams on the left.
—Alex Tabet, NBC News, 13 July 2024
No other car combines the stiffness and response of a carbon chassis with the weight and directness of unassisted steering.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
Some may bemoan the directness of the apps, but these platforms offer a screening process that can make the difference between a good time and a dangerous situation.
—Nicky Josephine, Them, 25 June 2024
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Feb. 2024
But since his appointment as Spain’s manager in 2022, de la Fuente transformed its style, injecting pace and directness on the wings through Yamal on the right and 22-year-old Nico Williams on the left.
—Alex Tabet, NBC News, 13 July 2024
No other car combines the stiffness and response of a carbon chassis with the weight and directness of unassisted steering.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
Some may bemoan the directness of the apps, but these platforms offer a screening process that can make the difference between a good time and a dangerous situation.
—Nicky Josephine, Them, 25 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for directness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directness
Noun
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Social interaction and romance require honesty and integrity.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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However, to expect unconditional honesty and closeness during a first date raises several red flags—and the same goes for expecting it to be returned.Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Next, Dwight and his hulking bodyguard, Bigfoot, show up at Thresher’s weed farm itself, slinging accusations, which Thresher denies with apparent sincerity.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
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Generously candid, his humor is rivaled only by his sincerity.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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This kind of candor about mental health would have been unthinkable a decade ago.Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Two, increase candor by encouraging team members to give constant, unvarnished feedback.Ryan Wong, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Directness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directness. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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