Obliqueness and Straightforwardness

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

Straightforwardness is an antonym for obliqueness.

Straightforwardness

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

Obliqueness is an antonym for straightforwardness.

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