Top synonyms for “directness”: candidness, candor, candour, forthrightness, frankness, straightness, direct, indirect.
Definitions
- (noun)the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
- (noun)trueness of course toward a goal“rivaling a hawk in directness of aim”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "directness"?
Common synonyms for "directness" include candidness, candor, candour, forthrightness, frankness, straightness. Our thesaurus lists 8 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "directness"?
Antonyms for "directness" include indirectness. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "directness" mean?
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
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