directness

• Cualidad de ser directo, franco y sin rodeos en el curso, la actitud o el habla; también puede referirse a lo que va en línea recta sin desviaciones.

A noun referring to the quality of being straightforward, honest, and without deviation in course, attitude, or speech.

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1. Straightforwardness in pathB2formal

   The quality of following a straight or direct course toward a destination or goal.

   Cualidad de ser directo

   • The directness of the highway saved us a lot of time.
   • He admired the directness of the arrow's flight.
   • The directness of the route made the journey much easier.

   Sinónimoslinearitystraightforwardnessstraightness

   Antónimosdeviousnessindirectnessobliqueness

2. Honesty and franknessB2formal

   The quality of being honest, open, and straightforward in speech and attitude.

   Franqueza y honestidad

   • I appreciate your directness in telling me the truth.
   • Her directness can sometimes be mistaken for rudeness.
   • The manager's directness helped resolve the conflict quickly.

   Sinónimosbluntnesscandorforthrightnessfranknesshonestyopennessoutspokennessplainnessstraightforwardness

   Antónimosdeceitfulnessdishonestyevasivenessindirectness