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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his directness is much appreciated by his patients
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Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
His filmmaking has a lovely, homespun directness.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Marjane laughed easily; her warmth and directness dissolved my anxiety.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Munoz, known for his speed and directness, impressed for Osasuna with seven goals across 36 appearances in all competitions last term.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 17 June 2026
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“Directness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directness. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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