noun
a lack of straightforwardness or honesty in behavior or speech
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The use of indirection in his writing style allows for multiple interpretations of the text.
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I don't understand why he always uses so much indirection in his explanations.
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Stop beating around the bush and just say what you mean, no need for all that indirection.
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The politician's speech was full of indirection, making it hard to discern his true intentions.