Indirection and Forthrightness

noun

• Indirect procedure or action.
  • usage: "he tried to find out by indirection"
• Deceitful action that is not straightforward.
  • usage: "he could see through the indirections of diplomats"

(n.) Oblique course or means; dishonest practices; indirectness.

noun

• The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech.
  • synonyms: candor, candour, candidness, frankness, directness

(n.) Straightforwardness; explicitness; directness.