READABLENESS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

readableness

noun

Definition of readableness

as in readability

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Noun

One thing that sleek design fell short on was display readability which was challenging in bright situations.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
At Google, code approval was gated on readability, because code is how knowledge moves between engineers.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of readability

Noun

Palace missed Sarr’s directness, with summer signing Dwight McNeil, Eddie Nketiah and Mateta not showing a full understanding.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Marius, approaching 50, is a big doctor in this provincial city, not just a surgeon but the director of the hospital, and a man who prides himself on his directness and honesty.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of directness

Noun

Harald said in an interview at the time that Europe's royal families should not be ‌tempted to reverse ⁠moves towards openness and retreat to their palace towers.

— Terje Solsvik, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Wolff extended his contract with Austin this winter but expressed an openness to a new challenge, sources said.

— Tom Bogert, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of openness

Noun

But the Windows handheld software experience on the Claw is just awful compared to the straightforwardness of SteamOS on the Steam Deck.

— Jay Peters, The Verge, 23 June 2026
On Monday morning, Starmer, whose resignation has appeared inevitable for some time, delivered the news with his customary straightforwardness.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

Definition of straightforwardness

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