direct statement

noun

UK /dəˈrɛkt ˈsteɪtmənt/

US /dəˈrɛkt ˈsteɪtmənt/

A direct statement is when you say something clearly and plainly.

Her direct statement made it easy for everyone to understand the plan.

SYNONYMS

clear statement plain statement straightforward statement explicit statement blunt statement

RELATED WORDS

assertion declaration announcement remark communication

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A statement that goes straight to the point without hints or indirect language.

Instead of hinting, he gave a direct statement about what he needed.

3. In grammar, a sentence that states a fact or gives information rather than asking a question or giving a command.

The sentence 'The sky is blue' is a direct statement.

4. An official or formal declaration made openly and without ambiguity.

The company issued a direct statement confirming the new policy.