"straightness" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

(of hair) lack of a tendency to curl (synset 105081728)
is a type of: curvature, curve - the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
Freedom from crooks or curves or bends or angles (synset 105081226)
is a type of: configuration, conformation, contour, form, shape - any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Trueness of course toward a goal (synset 104925387)
"rivaling a hawk in directness of aim"
tells us about:
- direct - direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short
- indirect - not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
is a type of: characteristic - a distinguishing quality
subtypes:
- downrightness, straightforwardness - the quality of being direct and straightforward
- immediacy, immediateness - lack of an intervening or mediating agency
- pointedness - the quality of being obviously directed at a particular person or thing
same as: directness
Having honest intentions (synset 104879211)
"he acted in good faith"; "doubt was expressed as to the good faith of the immigrants"

is a type of: honestness, honesty - the quality of being honest

same as: good faith
A sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex (synset 100859293)
is a type of: sex, sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice - activities associated with sexual intercourse

same as: heterosexualism, heterosexuality