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oblique

[uh-bleek, oh-bleek, uh-blahyk, oh-blahyk] / əˈblik, oʊˈblik, əˈblaɪk, oʊˈblaɪk /
ADJECTIVE
slanting; at an angle
Synonyms
STRONG
bent diagonal inclining sideway sideways sidewise
WEAK
angled askew aslant awry crooked distorted diverging on the bias pitched slanted sloped sloping tilted tilting tipped tipping
ADJECTIVE
indirect, evasive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backhanded vague
STRONG
circular collateral roundabout twisting
WEAK
circuitous circumlocutory devious implied obliquitous obscure sidelong
Antonyms
STRONG
direct
WEAK
forthright straightforward

Example Sentences

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Doncic is out with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and Reaves is sidelined with a Grade 2 left oblique strain.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Darnold, who appeared relaxed in front of reporters on Wednesday and insisted that his recent oblique injury "feels really great," agrees.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

The joint US-Ukrainian communique offered only an oblique insight, saying the two sides "reaffirmed that any future agreement must fully uphold Ukraine's sovereignty".

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Patriotism—even in 1943—strikes Hart as strictly for the rubes; Rodgers counters that “Oklahoma!” is oblique reassurance of “what we’re fighting for.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

But he said it with a warm smile, and Danny and I were delighted by his oblique compliment.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok