Directness and Pose

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

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Pose is an antonym for directness.

Nearby Words: direct, direction, directly, directing

Pose noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.

Usage example: my cheerfulness was just a pose, for I was feeling miserable

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Directness is an antonym for pose.

Nearby Words: posed, poser, posing

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