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- directness noun [U] (STRAIGHTNESS) the quality of moving in a straight line towards something or someone without stopping or changing direction:
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the quality of moving in a straight line towards something or someone without stopping or changing direction: He will always trouble defenders with the speed and directness of his running. They deserved victory for a greater variety and directness in attack. See. direct. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
The meaning of DIRECTNESS is the character of being accurate in course or aim. How to use directness in a sentence.
1. straight; following the quickest and shortest way. Is this the most direct route? directo. 2. (of manner etc) straightforward and honest. a direct answer. franco, sincero, directo. 3. occurring as an immediate result. His dismissal was a direct result of his rudeness to the manager. directo. 4. exact; complete.
DIRECTNESS meaning: the quality of being clear and honest in your speech or behaviour: . Learn more.
Definition of directness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Directness Definition. The state or quality of being direct.
the quality of being obviously directed at a particular person or thing. type of: characteristic, discriminant. a distinguishing quality. noun. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech. synonyms: candidness, candor, candour, forthrightness, frankness. see more. see less.
