directness
noun
di·rect·ness
də-ˈrek(t)-nəs 
dī-
1
: the character of being accurate in course or aim
2
: strict pertinence : straightforwardness
her directness was disarming—
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 June 2025
There is a directness to Salah which opponents find disconcerting.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 21 May 2025
This, along with Stoke’s physicality and directness, gave them a point of difference — something nobody else had.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Communicate Without Fear – Embrace transparency, directness and empathy.
—Russell P. Reeder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for directness
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“Directness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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