Directness and Piousness

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Directness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

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Piousness is an antonym for directness.

Nearby Words: direct, direction, directly, directing

Piousness noun - The pretending of having virtues, principles, or beliefs that one in fact does not have.

Usage example: an outward piousness that was just a ploy to get him the support of religious-minded voters

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Directness is an antonym for piousness.

Nearby Words: pious, piously

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