straightness

🇺🇸 /ˈstreɪtnəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈstreɪtnəs/
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noun
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The quality of something being perfectly straight, without any curves or bends.

The straightness of the road made it easier to drive without distractions.

R

The quality of being honest and straightforward.

His straightness in dealing with problems earned him respect from his colleagues.

R

The state of being heterosexual.

The acceptance of all sexual orientations, including straightness, is important for a diverse society.

translation

n. The quality of something being perfectly straight, without any curves or bends.; The quality of being honest and straightforward.; The state of being heterosexual.

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Plural straightnesses