| But she negotiates its vocal awkwardness capably, and supplies much of the character's blend of hauteur, froideur and directness. |
| His use of long sinuous lines with no cross-hatching gave his work at its best great directness and clarity. |
| Friends and foes alike live in awe of his intellect and in fear of his directness. |
| Would we find that this hitherto unknown man spoke to us in tones of refreshing directness and honesty? |
| They want directness about what's going to change and how it is going to change. |
| Simplicity and directness are generally regarded as cardinal virtues in American peace leadership. |
