straightness

• Substantivo 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.

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.

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1. Lack of curl in hairA2formal

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

   Cabelo liso

   • 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.

   Antônimoscurlinesswaviness

2. Physical alignmentB1formal

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

   Retidão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalignmentdirectnessevennesslinearity

   Antônimoscrookednesscurvature

3. Directness of courseB2formal

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

   Retidão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdirectnesslinearity

   Antônimoscrookednessdeviationindirectness

4. Honesty and integrityB2formal

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

   Honestidade e retidão

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshonestyhonorintegrityprobityrectituderighteousnessuprightnessvirtue

   Antônimoscorruptioncrookednessdeceitfulnessdishonestyunfairness

5. HeterosexualityB2formal

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

   Heterossexualidade

   • 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.