Downrightness

/ˌdaʊnˈraɪtnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being downright; absolute frankness, bluntness, or the state of being thoroughly unambiguous.

Etymology

From 'downright' plus '-ness' suffix. 'Downright' comes from 'down' plus 'right' (completely, directly), creating the sense of absolute or complete candor.

Kelly Says

The suffix stacking here—downright + -ness—can feel over-built because 'downrightness' is so rarely used. English prefers simpler words like 'frankness' for the same concept.

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