directness

/dəˈrɛktnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being honest and straightforward in speech or action.
    • I appreciate your directness in telling me the truth.
    • Her directness sometimes surprises people who are used to polite hints.
    • The manager's directness helped the team solve the problem quickly.
  2. The state of going straight from one point to another without detours.
    • The directness of the new highway saves drivers twenty minutes.
    • We admired the directness of the arrow's flight toward the target.
    • The path's directness made it the most popular hiking route.
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