straightforwardness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightforwardness
Noun
  • Create a brutal truth resume that shocks people with its honesty.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Through raw honesty and unwavering determination, Jason’s story resonates as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of self-discovery and acceptance.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • That’s been evident for a few weeks, but even Wells questioned Boone’s sincerity when the manager first approached him with the idea of batting first.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Bali observes Nyepi with absolute sincerity as even the island’s airport shuts down.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Americans were flat against Panama, lacking the creativity and directness to break them down.
    Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The dry basics of the case are where Morris and CHAOS flounder a little and cause the documentary to lose the directness of its argument.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Straightforwardness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforwardness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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