Definitions for directness
di·rect·ness

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. directness, straightnessnoun

   trueness of course toward a goal

   "rivaling a hawk in directness of aim"

2. candor, candour, candidness, frankness, directness, forthrightnessnoun

   the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. directnessnoun

   The state or quality of being direct.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Directnessnoun

   Straitness; tendency to any point; the nearest way.

   Etymology: from direct.

   They argued from celestial causes only, the constant vicinity of the sun, and the directness of his rays; never suspecting that the body of the earth had so great an efficiency in the changes of the air. Richard Bentley, Serm.

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1. directness

   Directness refers to the quality of being straightforward, clear, and honest in expression without evasiveness, ambiguity or circumlocution. It involves conveying thoughts, feelings, or information in a way that is unambiguous and to the point, often without regard for social conventions or norms. Directness can also characterize a route or path without deviation or interruption.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Directnessnoun

   the quality of being direct; straightness; straightforwardness; immediateness

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1. • Characteristic

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1. stridences

How to pronounce directness?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of directness in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of directness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of directness in a Sentence

1. Molly Goddard:

   I have spent the last six months exploring ways of creating volume through pattern cutting and manipulation so that each garment holds its own shape with no hidden support, the idea of pieces holding their own shape has a directness that has come to inform everything about this show.

2. Jeb Bush:

   But, on the other hand, I think if I go beyond the consideration, I'll count on the good wisdom and directness of my mom to help me communicate directly with people. She's pretty good at that.

3. Michael Emptage:

   He was a wonderful actor with a long and distinguished career in film, television and theatre and was respected as a man of directness, sincerity, and honesty.

4. Lei Yu:

   Health conscious adults are encouraged to work actively to improve their sense of meaning in life and goal directness.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=directness
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Directness
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=directness
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directness