directness
Example Sentences
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Plain language, ordinary intimacies—Ebert’s directness makes it possible to feel the moment with nearly the same unbearable immediacy that Penn creates in the film.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
But when he got it right, his lyrics had an aphoristic directness that made them seem more hewn than written.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
His progressive carries - how frequently he moves the ball towards goal - highlight his directness and willingness to take on defenders, which added dynamism to Forest's attack.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025
It’s a level of directness that I would never have had.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025
“I would’ve appreciated your directness, instead of this roundabout game you’re playing with me.”
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
