Gradlinigkeit

straightforwardness, directness of character

noun GRAHT-lee-nikh-kyte Rare

Also means

consistency between word and deed

Usage Note

Gradlinigkeit praises someone who acts in a consistently honest, uncomplicated way without hidden motives or contradictions. Related to Geradlinigkeit (same meaning, variant spelling); both are B2-level vocabulary.

Examples

"Die Gradlinigkeit des Kandidaten überzeugte viele Wähler."

Natural Translation

The candidate's straightforwardness convinced many voters.

Literal Translation

The straightforwardness of-the candidate convinced many voters.

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