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
  • Social interaction and romance require honesty and integrity.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • However, to expect unconditional honesty and closeness during a first date raises several red flags—and the same goes for expecting it to be returned.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • Raines believes that simplicity also applies to his politics.
    Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The production’s simplicity ditched the cliches that have accumulated around the play over decades.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • Next, Dwight and his hulking bodyguard, Bigfoot, show up at Thresher’s weed farm itself, slinging accusations, which Thresher denies with apparent sincerity.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Generously candid, his humor is rivaled only by his sincerity.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of sincerity
Noun
  • Leaders in the field of women’s health have praised her directness and see it as a welcome change from Biden’s wavering stance.
    The Editors, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Some readers might react to such justifications with skepticism, but Witt’s directness and sincerity are disarming.
    Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of directness
Noun
  • This kind of candor about mental health would have been unthinkable a decade ago.
    Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Two, increase candor by encouraging team members to give constant, unvarnished feedback.
    Ryan Wong, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of candor
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