as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
not all of her voice students appreciate the straightforwardness with which she tells them that they're not going to make it as professional singers
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Noun
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Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 June 2025 -
True partners build trust through honesty and action.—
Suresh Rajapakse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The sincerity of Jackson’s sorrow is easy to believe in.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Tamron took this seriously and officiated with such honor and sincerity.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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All the digressions and discombobulations, and the need to flesh out so many angles of the Stacy/Aislin dynamic, impact the directness some of the play’s key messages about mortality, community and communication.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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Many value directness, professionalism and loyalty in communication.—
Kathryn Lancioni,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Straightforwardness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforwardness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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