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Definition of directness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

directness

noun

/dəˈrektnəs/,

/daɪˈrektnəs/

/dəˈrektnəs/,

/daɪˈrektnəs/

[uncountable]

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the quality of being simple and clear, so that it is impossible not to understand
- ‘What's that?’ she asked with her usual directness.
- He presents his case with refreshing clarity and directness.
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