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Antonyms for directness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-rekt, dahy-
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-



Definition of directness

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Latin directus "straight," past participle of dirigere "set straight" (see direct (v.)).
  • As in simplicity : noun absence of complication,
  • As in candor : noun complete honesty
  • As in limpidity : noun clarity
  • As in limpidness : noun clarity
  • As in lucidness : noun clarity
  • As in clarity : noun clearness
  • As in pellucidity : noun clarity
  • As in pellucidness : noun clarity
  • As in perspicuity : noun clarity
  • As in perspicuousness : noun clarity
  • As in plainness : noun clarity
  • As in freedom : noun easy attitude
Example sentences :
  • Did the very simplicity and directness of his nature baffle her?
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • They were not prepared for his swiftness and directness, for his attack without warning.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • In their eyes were the extraordinary boldness and directness of the sea.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • There is a directness of aim in virtue which gives an insight into vice.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • There was something to account for this directness of leading.
  • Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael
  • It took her aback by its directness, and for a moment left her without an answer.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "Let me be one of them—one of the people you speak of," he said, with directness.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • "You think it's going to be too hard for us," she said, with a directness he thought splendid.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown
  • Impressed by the manner and the directness of the words, I hesitated for a moment what to say.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
  • For an instant, self-reliant and cool as he was, Dick was confused by the directness of his greeting.
  • Extract from : « The Plunderer » by Roy Norton

Synonyms for directness

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