1. the quality of having a sharp point or tip
2. the quality of being direct, sharp, or cutting in speech or manner

Examples

• The pointedness of the needle made it perfect for detailed embroidery work.
• She admired the pointedness of the mountain peaks against the sky.
• The pointedness of his criticism left everyone uncomfortable.
• Her comment had a pointedness that suggested she was still angry.
• The architect emphasized the pointedness of the building’s design.
• The pointedness of her questions revealed her suspicions.