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.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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