Directness: meaning, definitions and examples

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directness

 

[ dษชหˆrษ›ktnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

communication

The quality of being straightforward and honest in communication or behavior.

Synonyms

bluntness, candor, frankness

Examples of usage

  • He appreciated her directness in addressing the issue.
  • I admire his directness in expressing his opinions.
Context #2 | Noun

relationship

The quality of being clear and unambiguous in expressing feelings or intentions towards someone.

Synonyms

clarity, honesty, openness

Examples of usage

  • She appreciated his directness in telling her how he felt.
  • His directness in asking her out on a date was refreshing.
Context #3 | Noun

leadership

The quality of giving clear and specific instructions or guidance to others.

Synonyms

assertiveness, clarity, decisiveness

Examples of usage

  • His directness in leading the team helped them achieve their goals efficiently.
  • The CEO's directness in decision-making was crucial for the company's success.

Translations

Translations of the word "directness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น franqueza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคงเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Direktheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keterusterangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ัะผะพะปั–ะฝั–ะนะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezpoล›rednioล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ž‡็›ดใ• (sotchoku-sa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท franchise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ franqueza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง์„ค์ ์ž„ (jikseoljog-im)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุงุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญmost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priamosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ดๆŽฅๆ€ง (zhรญjiฤ“xรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neposrednost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beinskeyt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะบะตะปะตะนะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ“แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birbaลŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ franqueza

Etymology

The word 'directness' originates from the Middle English word 'directnesse', which came from the Old French 'directeness'. Its use dates back to the 15th century, where it initially referred to the quality of being straightforward or honest. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various contexts such as communication, relationships, and leadership.

See also: bidirectional, direct, directability, directing, direction, directions, directive, directiveness, directives, directly, director, directorial, directors, directory, indirect, misdirect, misdirection, undirected.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,161, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.