Straightness Definition & Meaning
straightness
- noun
- (of hair) lack of a tendency to curl
- freedom from crooks or curves or bends or angles
- trueness of course toward a goal; "rivaling a hawk in directness of aim"
- having honest intentions; "he acted in good faith"; "doubt was expressed as to the good faith of the immigrants"
- a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex
Words that rhyme with straightness
Usage tips for "straightness"
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