Forthrightness and Indirection

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

Usage example: I valued her forthrightness in telling me she didn't like being called “Susie”

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Indirection is an antonym for forthrightness.

Indirection noun - Deceitful action that is not straightforward.

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Forthrightness is an antonym for indirection in dishonesty topic.

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