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indirectness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | characteristic |
| Has types | deviousness, allusiveness, mediacy, mediateness, obliqueness, discursiveness |
| Derivation | indirect |
Examples of indirectness
indirectness
There are more layers to it because people practice indirectness and avoidance.
From the nytimes.com
Of course, indirectness can also be employed to put an edge on one's rudeness as well.
From the en.wikipedia.org
One element of spoken dialogue which we aim to preserve is indirectness.
From the guardian.co.uk
They found it difficult to support this position despite the indirectness of some of the claims.
From the en.wikipedia.org
In fact, sometimes the subtle indirectness of careful observation is much better than constant attention.
From the kentucky.com
The normal assumption about such indirectness would be that the group is hiding something, and filthy lucre is a staple of the Opus myth.
From the time.com
- Having the characteristic of lacking a true course toward a goal
- The condition of being indirect
