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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

obliqueness

/ˌɒblɪˈkwɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does obliqueness mean?

noun

The quality of being indirect or circuitous in expression or action; a lack of straightforwardness or directness.

Example

"The politician's obliqueness in answering the question raised suspicions about her honesty."

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