directness
noun/dəˈrektnəs/, /daɪˈrektnəs/
/dəˈrektnəs/, /daɪˈrektnəs/
[uncountable]- the quality of being simple and clear, so that it is impossible not to understand
- ‘What's that?’ she asked with her usual directness.
- He presents his case with refreshing clarity and directness.
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