straightness

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A noun referring to the quality or state of being straight, including lack of curl in hair, absence of curves or bends, trueness of course, honest intentions, or heterosexuality.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество или состояние прямоты, включая отсутствие завитков в волосах, отсутствие изгибов или поворотов, верность курса, честные намерения или гетеросексуальность.esSustantivo que denota la cualidad o estado de ser recto, incluyendo la ausencia de rizos en el cabello, la ausencia de curvas o desviaciones, la fidelidad a un rumbo, la honestidad de intenciones o la heterosexualidad.frNom désignant la qualité ou l'état d'être droit, incluant l'absence de boucles dans les cheveux, l'absence de courbures ou de virages, la fidélité à une direction, l'honnêteté des intentions ou l'hétérosexualité.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand bezeichnet, gerade zu sein, einschließlich des Fehlens von Locken im Haar, des Fehlens von Krümmungen oder Windungen, der Treue zu einem Kurs, ehrlicher Absichten oder Heterosexualität.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade ou o estado de ser reto, incluindo a ausência de cachos ou ondas no cabelo, a ausência de curvas ou desvios, a fidelidade a um curso ou objetivo, a honestidade de intenções e a heterossexualidade.zh名词，指笔直、不弯曲的状态或性质；可指头发不卷曲、没有弯曲或转折、方向或路线不偏、意图诚实坦率，也可指异性恋。arاسم يدل على صفة أو حالة الاستقامة، ويشمل عدم التجعّد في الشعر، وعدم الانحناء أو الالتواء، والثبات على المسار، والصدق في النوايا، والميل الجنسي نحو الجنس الآخر.

1. Lack of curl in hair A2 formal

   The quality of hair being straight, without waves or curls.

   • Her hair's natural straightness made styling it very easy.
   • The humidity affected the straightness of his hair.
   • She uses a flat iron to maintain the straightness of her hair.

   ruПрямота волосesLisura del cabellofrCaractère lisse des cheveuxdeGlattheit der HaareptCabelo lisozh头发直度arاستقامة الشعر

   Antonyme: curlinesswaviness

2. Physical alignment B1 formal

   The state of being free from curves, bends, or angles; a direct line.

   • The carpenter checked the straightness of the board with a level.
   • The road's straightness made for a fast and easy drive.
   • He admired the perfect straightness of the tall pine tree.

   ruПрямизнаesRectitud (alineación física)frRectitude (alignement physique)deGeradheitptRetidãozh笔直arالاستقامة

   Synonyme: alignmentdirectnessevennesslinearity

   Antonyme: crookednesscurvature

3. Directness of course B2 formal

   The quality of following a direct and true path toward a goal.

   • The straightness of his argument led directly to the conclusion.
   • She pursued her career with remarkable straightness of purpose.
   • The arrow's flight showed impressive straightness toward the target.

   ruПрямолинейностьesRectitud de cursofrcaractère direct d'une trajectoiredeGeradlinigkeitptRetidãozh直率arالاستقامة

   Synonyme: directnesslinearity

   Antonyme: crookednessdeviationindirectness

4. Honesty and integrity B2 formal

   The quality of being honest, fair, and morally upright in one's dealings.

   • His straightness in business dealings earned him the trust of his partners.
   • People admired her moral straightness and refusal to compromise.
   • The politician's straightness was refreshing in a world of spin.

   ruЧестность и порядочностьesHonradez e integridadfrProbité, droituredeEhrlichkeit und RechtschaffenheitptHonestidade e retidãozh正直arالأمانة والاستقامة

   Synonyme: honestyhonorintegrityprobityrectituderighteousnessuprightnessvirtue

   Antonyme: corruptioncrookednessdeceitfulnessdishonestyunfairness

5. Heterosexuality B2 formal

   The state of being sexually attracted to persons of the opposite sex.

   • The survey asked participants about their sexual orientation, including straightness.
   • He never questioned his straightness until he met someone who challenged his assumptions.
   • The concept of straightness is often considered a default in many societies.

   ruГетеросексуальностьesHeterosexualidadfrHétérosexualitédeHeterosexualitätptHeterossexualidadezh异性恋arمغايرة جنسية

• straightnesses plural form
• straightnesses' possessive plural form
• straightness's possessive singular form