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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStraightforwardness
/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd.nəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being honest and transparent in speech or action, without evasion or deception.
"I appreciated the straightforwardness of her feedback during the performance review." - 2
Freedom from complexity or difficulty; simplicity and clarity of design or process.
"The straightforwardness of the new software interface makes it easy for beginners to learn."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'straight' combined with the Old English 'foreweard' and the nominal suffix '-ness', reflecting a conceptual shift from physical direction to personal honesty and transparency. The term solidified in early modern English as a descriptor for unpretentious, direct communication and unwavering integrity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Straightforwardness" is said worldwide
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franchise
Transliteration: fʁɑ̃ʃiz
"Sa franchise nous a permis de résoudre le problème rapidement."
Unkompliziertheit
Transliteration: ˈʊnkomplitsiːɐ̯tˌhaɪt
"Die Unkompliziertheit des Verfahrens überzeugte alle Beteiligten."
franchezza
Transliteration: franˈkettsa
"Ho apprezzato la sua franchezza durante la discussione."
franqueza
Transliteration: fɾaŋˈkesa
"Su franqueza al hablar evitó cualquier malentendido."
franqueza
Transliteration: fɾɐ̃ˈkezɐ
"A franqueza dele foi fundamental para a decisão."
स्पष्टवादिता
Transliteration: spashtvadita
"उसकी स्पष्टवादिता ने सभी को प्रभावित किया।"
坦率
Transliteration: tǎn shuài
"他的坦率赢得了大家的信任。"
솔직함
Transliteration: soljikham
"그녀의 솔직함은 우리에게 큰 도움이 되었다."
率直さ
Transliteration: sotchokusa
"彼の率直さに感謝しています。"
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