"Indirectness" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Indirectness" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Indirectness" Meaning

Indirectness refers to the act of not speaking or communicating directly, but rather conveying a message or intention through subtle hints, suggestions, or implications, often in a non-confrontational or diplomatic manner.

"Indirectness" Examples

Examples of "Indirectness"


1. She made it clear that she didn't want to go to the party by saying she had a prior commitment.

In this sentence, "prior commitment" is an example of indirectness, as it doesn't directly state that she has another plan, but it implies it.

2. He didn't directly answer the question, but hinted that he was going to leave the company soon by saying he was looking into new opportunities.

Here, "looking into new opportunities" is an example of indirectness, as it doesn't directly say he's leaving the company, but it suggests that he might be.

3. She was being indirect when she told him she was tired and didn't feel like going out, implying that she didn't want to go out with him.

In this sentence, saying "I'm tired" is an example of indirectness, as it doesn't directly state she doesn't want to go out with him, but it implies it.

4. The company's new motto, "Empowering individuals to reach their full potential," was seen as a veiled attempt to say that they were getting rid of older employees to make way for younger ones.

Here, the motto is an example of indirectness, as it doesn't directly state the company's intention to get rid of older employees, but it implies it.

5. She tried to hint to her friend that she was feeling unwell by saying the airconditioning in the car was making her feel dizzy, rather than directly saying she was having a panic attack.

In this sentence, saying "the airconditioning is making me feel dizzy" is an example of indirectness, as it doesn't directly state she's having a panic attack, but it implies it.

"Indirectness" Similar Words

Indigo

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Indigo is a deep blue color. It is also the name of a plant-based dye that was used in ancient times to colour fabrics. In modern times, it is often used to describe a range of blue-purple shades.

Indigofera

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Indigofera is a genus of plants in the family Fabaceae (legumes). It includes about 750 species, many of which are used to produce indigo dye. The name "indigofera" comes from the Latin word "indigo", referring to the valuable blue dye that can be extracted from the leaves of some species in this genus. Indigofera plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, and are often used in traditional medicine and as a source of food for livestock.

Indigometry

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Indigotic

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Indihumin

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I think there may be a small mistake in the word you provided. However, based on the correct word "indigenous", I'll explain its meaning to you.<br><br>"Indigenous" refers to something that originates or comes from a particular region or country, often referring to the native inhabitants of a specific area. For example, the indigenous people of Australia are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Indirect

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Indirectly

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Indirectly refers to doing something or conveying a message in a subtle or unobtrusive way, without being direct or straightforward. It can also mean not having a direct effect or impact on something. For example, a baby's cry may indirectly affect the mood of everyone in the room, even though it's not the cause of the disturbance.

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Indiscipline

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Indisciplined

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Indisciplined refers to behavior that lacks discipline or self-control, often resulting in reckless or irresponsible actions.

Indiscreet

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Indiscreetly

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Indiscrete

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Indiscretion

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A careless or impulsive decision or action that lacks careful consideration, often leading to unintended or undesirable consequences.

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