downrightness
- noun
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franqueza
- I admire his downrightness, even if it occasionally comes across as harsh.
Examples
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Her downrightness is refreshing in a world full of pretenses.
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In business, downrightness can help to avoid misunderstandings and build trust.
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Her downrightness sometimes surprises people who are used to more subtle communication.
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Many appreciate his downrightness when discussing difficult topics.
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Her downrightness when discussing difficult topics earns her respect among her peers.
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The teacher appreciated the student's downrightness because it fostered open communication.
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His downrightness made it easy for others to understand his true feelings.
Synonyms
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5.7
Being open and honest when talking or behaving
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3.5
Open and honest talk that says exactly what you think
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4.8
A direct and honest way of speaking that can seem rude
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3.4
Honest, clear words and actions that say exactly what you mean
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6.6
A way of speaking that is honest and direct
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6.3
Saying your thoughts and feelings freely, often in a direct way
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5.0
Being direct and honest without hiding what you think
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5.1
An honest and open way of speaking or acting
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3.9
Saying the truth in a direct way that may hurt people
Speaking directly and honestly without hiding the truth
Open and honest speech or behavior without holding back
An open and honest way of speaking or acting
To be direct and blunt when saying the truth
Very direct and truthful speech that does not soften the facts
Being direct and honest in a friendly, warm way
A way of being open and easy to understand
Antonyms
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6.1
Not saying something clearly to avoid offending someone or to hide the real meaning
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Downrightness comes from the common parts down and right, where right means 'straight' or 'direct' and down makes that idea stronger. So, downrightness means being open and straightforward in speech or behavior.