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straightness

[/ˈstreɪtnəs/]
nounfeminine
retidão
1. The quality or state of being straight in physical form or direction
The straightness of the line was perfect.
A retidão da linha era perfeita.
2. Honesty, directness, or frankness in behavior or speech
I appreciated the straightness of his answer.
Apreciei a retidão de sua resposta.
3. Correctness or accuracy in alignment or positioning
The carpenter checked the straightness of the wall.
O carpinteiro verificou a retidão da parede.
Synonyms
directnesshonestystraightforwardnessalignment
Antonyms
crookednesscurvaturedishonestydeviousness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retidão
Standard usage for both physical and metaphorical meanings
São Paulo
retidão
Commonly used in technical and formal contexts
Portugal
retidão
Standard European Portuguese term
Rio de Janeiro
retidão
Used in both formal and informal speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a straight face
straight from the horse's mouth
straight shooting
straighten out
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