roundaboutness

/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊtnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being indirect or not straightforward in speech, action, or route.
    • The roundaboutness of the negotiation process frustrated the clients.
    • The roundaboutness of his explanation confused everyone in the room.
    • She appreciated the roundaboutness of the scenic route, even though it took longer.
Antonyms
What does "roundaboutness" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean