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directness

[di-rekt-nis, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt nɪs, daɪ- /














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It was wrapped in a directness that he had spent years avoiding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

But when he got it right, his lyrics had an aphoristic directness that made them seem more hewn than written.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Ultimately it was a combination of acknowledging City's fatigue and strong counter-attackers, while wanting to minimise Arsenal's quality - particularly the home side's directness, build-up and central attackers - that help explain the unique approach.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

Gurr speaks with a mix of humor, directness and curiousity, eager to share stories but also not someone who overly romanticizes them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025

But it is not just his pan-European style that make Mahler such a paradigm for twentieth-century composers; he is also notable for the directness of his musical expression.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall