directness
Americannoun
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.
Do these trends point to a regression in tactics by Premier League teams, who now favour physicality and directness over technical prowess?
From BBC
In attack, United played in a way that was true to their traditions, taking advantage of their speed and directness.
From BBC
It was wrapped in a directness that he had spent years avoiding.
His directness took her by surprise, as did his unwitting use of the Swanburne motto.
From Literature
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