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率直 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • candor noun The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
  • straight adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
  • straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.

Senses

率直 is used for these senses in English:

  • candor The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
  • straight (of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
  • straightforward (figurative) Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.

candor — full definition

  1. noun The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
  2. noun Fairness and freedom from bias in judging something.

straight — full definition

  1. adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
  2. adjective Honest, direct, and free of trickery.
  3. adjective Heterosexual.
  4. adjective Following one after another without a break; consecutive.
  5. adverb Directly, without any detour or delay.

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