directness

dəˈrɛktnəs
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Translation of directness from English into German

Noun

1.

communication

quality of being straightforward and honest
  • Her directness in the meeting was appreciated by everyone.Ihre Direktheit im Meeting wurde von allen geschätzt.
2.

approach

state of being direct in approach or manner
  • The directness of his method saved us a lot of time.Die Direktheit seiner Methode sparte uns viel Zeit.
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Synonyms and analogies of directness in English

Examples of directness in a sentence

  • The teacher's directness helped students understand better.
  • Her directness in the interview impressed the panel.
  • I appreciated his directness when giving feedback.

Translations of "directness" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieDirektheitnf.

With directness, he encouraged his friends to pursue their dreams without hesitation.

Mit Direktheit ermutigte er seine Freunde, ihre Träume ohne Zögern zu verfolgen.

dieUnmittelbarkeitnf.

Their directness is unpretentious and their ease lets the viewer start thinking.

Ihre Unmittelbarkeit ist unprätentiös und von einer Leichtigkeit, die nachdenklich macht.

dieGeradlinigkeitnf.

However, this boldly represents the directness and inevitability of his mission.

Es repräsentiert dennoch plakativ die Geradlinigkeit und Zwangsläufigkeit seiner Mission.

dieOffenheitnf.

Her baldest answer to the question surprised the panel with its directness.

Ihre direkteste Antwort auf die Frage überraschte das Gremium mit ihrer Offenheit.

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directness: Examples and translations in context

The author's punchy style captivated readers with its directness and energy.

Der kraftvolle Stil des Autors fesselte die Leser mit seiner Direktheit und Energie.

Many appreciated the directness of the others, unlike his dodging personality.

Viele schätzten die Direktheit der anderen, im Gegensatz zu seiner ausweichenden Art.

Despite his reputation, his directness won the trust of colleagues who appreciated honesty.

Trotz seines Rufs gewann seine Direktheit das Vertrauen von Kollegen, die Ehrlichkeit schätzten.

Through her directness, she conveyed a sense of strength that inspired her team.

Durch ihre Direktheit vermittelte sie ein Gefühl von Stärke, das ihr Team inspirierte.

Many spiritual traditions value monophonic music for its directness and clarity.

Viele spirituelle Traditionen schätzen einstimmige Musik für ihre Direktheit und Klarheit.

Some may find her a tartar, but others appreciate her directness.

Manche mögen sie für einen Drachen halten, aber andere schätzen ihre Direktheit.

He spoke with a brute directness that made people uncomfortable.

Er sprach mit einer unverblümten Direktheit, die die Leute unangenehm berührte.

Don't patronize your audience; they appreciate honesty and directness over condescending remarks.

Bevormunde dein Publikum nicht; sie schätzen Ehrlichkeit und Direktheit mehr als herablassende Bemerkungen.

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