1. Trueness of course toward a goal
   "rivaling a hawk in directness of aim"
   - straightness 
2. The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
   - candor [US], candour [Brit, Cdn], candidness, frankness, forthrightness

Derived forms: directnesses

See also: direct, indirect

Type of: characteristic, honestness, honesty

Antonym: indirectness

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