Indirectness (Noun)
Meaning
Having the characteristic of lacking a true course toward a goal.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The politician's indirectness in addressing the issue led to widespread criticism and confusion among voters.
- Her indirectness in expressing her feelings made it difficult for him to understand her true intentions.
- The company's indirectness in their marketing strategy resulted in a lack of clarity and focus in their message.
- The indirectness of the GPS directions caused us to get lost in the unfamiliar neighborhood.
- The writer's indirectness in conveying the story's themes and symbolism left many readers scratching their heads.