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    directness
    /dɪˈrɛk(t)nəs/

    noun

    • 1. the quality of being plain and straightforward: "he was renowned for the clarity and directness of his sermons"
    • 2. the quality of proceeding in a straight line without deflection: "despite the directness of the route, the old road was terribly difficult"

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    DIRECTNESS definition: 1. the quality of saying what you think in a very honest way, without worrying about other people's…. Learn more.

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    The meaning of DIRECTNESS is the character of being accurate in course or aim. How to use directness in a sentence.

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    Definition of directness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Define directness. directness synonyms, directness pronunciation, directness translation, English dictionary definition of directness. Noun 1. directness - trueness of course toward a goal; "rivaling a hawk in directness of aim" straightness characteristic - a distinguishing quality...

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    DIRECTNESS meaning: the quality of being clear and honest in your speech or behaviour: . Learn more.

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    The earliest known use of the noun directness is in the late 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for directness is from 1598, in the writing of John Florio, author and teacher of languages. directness is formed within English, by derivation.

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    Nov 12, 2024 · directness (usually uncountable, plural directnesses) The state or quality of being direct.

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    DIRECTNESS meaning: 1. the quality of saying what you think in a very honest way, without worrying about other people's…. Learn more.