directness

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être direct, franc et sans détour dans une action, une attitude ou un discours.

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

indénombrable

1. Straightforwardness in pathB2formal

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

   Caractère direct d'un trajet

   • 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.

   Synonymeslinearitystraightforwardnessstraightness

   Antonymesdeviousnessindirectnessobliqueness

2. Honesty and franknessB2formal

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

   Franchement, franchise

   • 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.

   Synonymesbluntnesscandorforthrightnessfranknesshonestyopennessoutspokennessplainnessstraightforwardness

   Antonymesdeceitfulnessdishonestyevasivenessindirectness