Obliqueness and Obscurity

Obliqueness

Obliqueness noun - The quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning.
Usage example: the deliberate obliqueness of his reply left her wondering

Obscurity and obliqueness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obscurity" instead a noun "Obliqueness".

Obscurity

Obscurity noun - The quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning.
Usage example: the 16th-century astrologer's predictions are so filled with obscurity that people can interpret them any way they want

Obliqueness and obscurity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obliqueness" instead a noun "Obscurity".

Nearby Words: obscure, obscurely, obscuration
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