Definition

Noun: - The quality of being direct, honest, and straightforward; frankness. It refers to a manner of communication or behavior that is completely open and without evasion or deceit.

Usage

"Downrightness" is a formal noun used to describe a person's character trait or the nature of their speech/actions. It emphasizes a commendable, unambiguous honesty, though it can sometimes be perceived as blunt. - It is typically used in positive or neutral contexts to praise honesty. - It often follows a possessive (e.g., his downrightness, her downrightness) or is used with an article (e.g., the downrightness of her answer).

Examples

• We all appreciated her downrightness during the negotiation; there were no hidden agendas.
• The manager's downrightness was refreshing, even when the feedback was critical.
• Some people mistake downrightness for rudeness, but it is simply a lack of pretense.

Advanced Usage

• "with downrightness": Used to describe the manner in which something is done.
  • He stated his objections with complete downrightness.

Variants and Related Words

• Downright (adjective/adverb): Complete, utter, or in a direct and blunt manner.
  • That was a downright lie. (adj)
  • She was downright rude. (adv)
• Straightforwardness (noun): The quality of being easy to understand or direct in manner. (A close synonym)
• Frankness (noun): The quality of being open, honest, and direct in speech or writing. (A close synonym)
• Candor (noun): The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness. (A close synonym)

Synonyms

• Frankness
• Candor
• Straightforwardness
• Directness
• Bluntness (can have a more negative connotation)

Antonyms

• Evasiveness
• Deceptiveness
• Indirectness
• Dishonesty

Idioms and Phrases

• To speak with downrightness: To speak in a completely frank and direct way.
  • He is known to speak with a downrightness that can be unsettling.

Noun

1. the quality of being direct and straightforward
   • what some people take for rudeness is really straightforwardness