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obliqueness Antonyms

Opposite of obliqueness

Because the opposite of obliqueness shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being indirect, evasive, or not explicit in speech, writing, or behavior.

Usage Example

"The diplomat was known for the calculated directness of his public statements."

Strongest
directness
straightforwardness
forthrightness
Strong
explicitness
candor

• noun (Context 2)

The state or condition of slanting or inclined orientation, being neither parallel nor perpendicular.

Usage Example

"The afternoon shadows lengthened because of the increasing perpendicularity of the sun's rays."

Strongest
perpendicularity
Strong
parallelism
straightness
verticality

Similar words to obliqueness

Words similar to obliqueness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

obliquity
indirectness
slant
evasiveness
inclination
roundaboutness
tilt
allusiveness
See all synonyms of obliqueness

• Nearby Words

obligingness
oblique
obliquely
obliqueness
obliterate
obliteration
obliterator

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Obliqueness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/obliqueness
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