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Definition of pointedness

pointedness

/ˈpɔɪn.tɪd.nəs/
point · ed · ness
Adverb:pointedly
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Adjective:pointed
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pointedness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being direct, incisive, and unmistakable in meaning or criticism, especially in a remark, question, or facial expression.

Example

"The pointedness of the journalist's questions left the committee members visibly uncomfortable."

2

The physical state or quality of tapering to a sharp point at the end.

Example

"Botanists distinguish between the two species primarily by the pronounced pointedness of their leaf tips."

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• Rhymes for pointedness

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pointedness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pointedness
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