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Straightforwardness: meaning, definitions and examples

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straightforwardness

 

[ streษชtหˆfษ”หrwษ™rdnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in communication

The quality of being honest and direct in one's communication, without any hidden agendas or ulterior motives. It is often appreciated in professional settings for its clarity and transparency.

Synonyms

directness, honesty, transparency

Examples of usage

  • He valued her straightforwardness in their business negotiations.
  • The straightforwardness of his feedback was refreshing.
Context #2 | Noun

in behavior

The characteristic of behaving in a candid and uncomplicated manner, without any pretense or deceit. It is seen as a virtue in interpersonal relationships for its sincerity and simplicity.

Synonyms

candor, simplicity, sincerity

Examples of usage

  • Her straightforwardness in dealing with others earned her respect.
  • I admire his straightforwardness in handling difficult situations.
Context #3 | Noun

general

The quality of being clear and easy to understand, without complexity or ambiguity. It is valued for its simplicity and lack of confusion.

Synonyms

clarity, lack of ambiguity, simplicity

Examples of usage

  • The straightforwardness of the instructions made the task easy to complete.
  • I appreciate the straightforwardness of the explanation.

Translations

Translations of the word "straightforwardness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น franqueza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเคฒเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geradlinigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keterbukaan

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

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prostolinijnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ž‡็›ดใ• (sotchoku-sa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท franchise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ franqueza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†”์งํ•จ (soljikham)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุงุญุฉ (แนฃarฤแธฅa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญmoฤarost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priamoฤiarosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ด็Ž‡ (zhรญshuร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkritost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreinskilni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒฎแƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ (gulakhdiloba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑqlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ franqueza

Etymology

The word 'straightforwardness' originated from the combination of 'straightforward' and the suffix '-ness', which denotes a state or quality. 'Straightforward' itself comes from the Middle English 'straightfortherd', meaning direct or honest. The concept of straightforwardness has been valued across cultures and time periods for its clarity and honesty in communication and behavior.

See also: straight, straightaway, straightedge, straighten, straightened, straightening, straightforward, straightness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,025 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.