plainness

noun

Definition of plainnessnext
1
as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions his unabashed plainness in telling people exactly what he thought of them was often offensive

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2
as in simplicity
the quality or state of having a form or structure of few parts or elements the plainness and clean lines of that coffeemaker make it a piece of modern sculpture as well as a kitchen appliance

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  1. honesty
  2. simplicity
  3. sincerity
  4. directness
  5. candor
Noun
  • With great honesty and in gripping detail, Rushdie recounts that terrifying day and his journey to recovery.
    Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But honesty doesn’t mean saying every thought that pops into your head.
    Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • Though limited in services like in-room dining, the cost-effective hotel prioritizes simplicity over luxury.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
  • For bags that prioritize simplicity with minimal frills on the inside, consider Leatherology’s Framed Toiletry Bag.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • There are reasons to doubt the sincerity of HTS’s moderate turn.
    Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of sincerity
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  • In capturing that directness, Oppenheimer often shot in long takes, forgoing the fantasy sequences and montages that many have come to associate with musicals for an approach that better accessed his skills as a documentarian.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
  • How has this newfound directness and maturity affected the visual style of Big Ideas?
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 July 2024
Definition of directness
Noun
  • Her best roles tend to flit between genres, finding candor and nuance in the grayest areas. 34.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Once celebrated for her bold candor as a female host and her career of radio shock, Williams now faces a heartbreaking reality shaped by frontotemporal dementia and progressive aphasia.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of candor
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