indirection
/ˌɪndəˈrɛkʃən/
noun
- The quality or practice of being indirect in speech or action; lack of straightforwardness.
- His use of indirection made it hard to know what he really wanted.
- In diplomacy, indirection can be a useful way to avoid conflict.
- She preferred directness over indirection when giving feedback.
- A roundabout or indirect method, path, or approach.
- Sometimes indirection in problem-solving leads to more creative solutions.
- The detective solved the case through a clever indirection, following clues that seemed unrelated.
- The hiker took an indirection around the swamp to reach the cabin safely.
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