Obliquenesses, referring to the state or quality of being indirect, may have several antonyms, including directness, clarity, forthrightness, candor, and transparency. Directness denotes an approach in which communication or action is straightforward and to the point. Clarity refers to clear and easily understandable communication. Forthrightness implies that communication is honest and frank. Candor pertains to the quality of being open and sincere. Transparency suggests that there is openness and full disclosure. These antonyms can be used in place of obliquenesses to describe communication, action or behavior which is clear, honest, open, and straight to the point.