Directnesses refers to the quality or state of being straightforward, honest, and explicit in communication or action. Its antonyms are words that indicate the opposite quality or state. These antonyms include indirectness, obliqueness, ambiguity, evasiveness, and deceitfulness. Indirectness implies a lack of frankness or clarity, usually characterized by hints or insinuations. Obliqueness suggests that the communication or action is not direct but rather tangential or deviating. Ambiguity indicates that the message can be interpreted in different ways or is not clear. Evasiveness refers to avoiding direct answers or actions. Lastly, deceitfulness implies a deliberate intention to mislead or deceive someone.