directness Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun trueness of course toward a goal
    straightness.
    • rivaling a hawk in directness of aim
  2. noun the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
    candor; candidness; forthrightness; candour; frankness.

WordNet


Di*rect"ness noun
Definitions
  1. The quality of being direct; straightness; straightforwardness; immediateness.

Webster 1913