indirection

in·di·rec·tion

 (ĭn′dĭ-rĕk′shən, -dī-)

n.

1. The quality or state of being indirect.

2.

a. Lack of straightforwardness; deviousness: obtained their goal by subtle indirection.

b. A devious act or statement: wouldn't give us a straight answer, only hints and indirections.

3. Lack of direction; aimlessness.

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indirection

(ˌɪndɪˈrɛkʃən)

n

1. indirect procedure, courses, or methods

2. lack of direction or purpose; aimlessness

3. indirect dealing; deceit

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in•di•rec•tion

(ˌɪn dəˈrɛk ʃən, -daɪ-)

n.

1. indirect action or procedure.

2. a roundabout course or method.

3. a lack of direction or goal; aimlessness.

4. deceitful or dishonest dealing.

[1585–95]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	indirection - indirect procedure or action; "he tried to find out by indirection" procedure, process - a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"
	2.	indirection - deceitful action that is not straightforward; "he could see through the indirections of diplomats" dissimulation, deception, dissembling, deceit - the act of deceiving

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indirection

noun

Lack of straightforwardness and honesty in action:

chicanery, craft, craftiness, deviousness, dishonesty, shadiness, shiftiness, slyness, sneakiness, trickery, trickiness, underhandedness.

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