indirection

• Nom désignant une action ou une procédure qui n'est pas directe, ou un comportement trompeur et non franc qui évite la franchise.

A noun referring to an indirect procedure or action, or a deceitful action that is not straightforward.

1. Indirect procedure or actionC1formal

   A method or approach that is not direct or straightforward.

   Procédé indirect

   • He achieved his goal through a series of clever indirections.
   • The diplomat used indirection to avoid a direct confrontation.
   • Her indirection in answering the question made everyone suspicious.

   Synonymescircumlocutiondeviousnessevasivenessindirectnessobliqueness

   Antonymesdirectnessstraightforwardness

2. Deceitful actionC1formal

   Behavior that is not straightforward and involves deception or evasion.

   Action trompeuse

   • The politician was known for his indirection and lack of transparency.
   • She resorted to indirection to hide her true intentions.
   • His indirection in the negotiation frustrated the other party.

   Synonymeschicanerycunningdeceitdeceptionduplicityequivocationevasionguilesubterfugetrickery

   Antonymescandordirectnessfranknesshonestysinceritystraightforwardness