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obliqueness Synonyms

Another word for obliqueness

Choosing another word for obliqueness depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 obliquity of his public statements."

Strongest
obliquity
indirectness
Strong
evasiveness
roundaboutness
allusiveness

• 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 obliquity of the sun's rays."

Strongest
obliquity
Strong
inclination
slant
tilt
slope

Opposites of obliqueness

The opposite of obliqueness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

directness
straightforwardness
perpendicularity
forthrightness
explicitness
parallelism
candor
straightness
See all opposites of obliqueness

• Nearby Words

obligingness
oblique
obliquely
obliqueness
obliterate
obliteration
obliterator

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