pointedness

/ˈpɔɪntɪdnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of having a sharp end or tip.
    • He admired the pointedness of the mountain peak against the sky.
    • The pointedness of the needle made it easy to sew through thick fabric.
    • The pointedness of the pencil wore down after a few sharp strokes.
  2. The quality of being direct, clear, and often critical in expression or manner.
    • The pointedness of her comment left everyone in the room silent.
    • His speech had a pointedness that made his opinion unmistakable.
    • The pointedness of the review surprised the author, who expected gentler feedback.
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