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Nouns (8)

directness, straightness

n. trueness of course toward a goal; "rivaling a hawk in directness of aim"

candor, candour, candidness, frankness, directness, forthrightness

n. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

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Fuzzynyms (8)

simplicity, simpleness

n. the quality of being simple or uncompounded; "the simplicity of a crystal"

veracity

n. unwillingness to tell lies

sooth

n. truth or reality; "in sooth"

probity

n. complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles; "in a world where financial probity may not be widespread"; "he enjoys an exaggerated reputation for probity"

sincerity

n. the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical; "his sincerity inspired belief"; "they demanded some proof of my sincerity"

simplicity, simmpleness

n. absence of affectation or pretense

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Antonyms (1)

indirectness

n. having the characteristic of lacking a true course toward a goal

directness

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