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
Such directness might be needed from Emery’s side, given the aggression and tightness of the PSG press this season.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Some want directness and stats, some just want to chat about their family.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, the Spanish giants can be vulnerable at the back and this is where Saka’s directness will come in handy.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The variety here is further hamstrung by a vocal approach dominated by a directness that can ping as simplicity.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Some want directness and stats, some just want to chat about their family.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, the Spanish giants can be vulnerable at the back and this is where Saka’s directness will come in handy.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The variety here is further hamstrung by a vocal approach dominated by a directness that can ping as simplicity.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directness
Noun
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These core values must be upheld with honesty, conviction, and consistency.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Michael’s raw, urban, industrial aesthetic, combined with searing honesty, is exactly what Jonathan wants for Rent.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Leaders can use short, personal video messages for feedback, recognition and updates because video conveys something text never will: tone, sincerity and connection.—
Chris Savage,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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While some moments certainly sizzle more than others, there’s more than enough sincerity and goofy charisma on stage to keep the show powered.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2025
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Although Michael had turned just twelve in 1975, the story is nonetheless part of his world, and the easygoing candor with which many key participants in the drama speak on camera is surely fostered by their affinity with him.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
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Officers of the court have a duty of candor to the court and an obligation not to file fictitious lawsuits that have no basis in fact or law.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Directness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directness. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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