Directness and Obliqueness

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Directness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

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Obliqueness is an antonym for directness.

Nearby Words: direct, direction, directly, directing

Obliqueness noun - The quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning.

Usage example: the deliberate obliqueness of his reply left her wondering

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Directness is an antonym for obliqueness in escape topic.

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