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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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The Dodgers placed Mookie Betts on the injured list after learning he suffered a strained right oblique and called up Hyeseong Kim from Oklahoma City.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 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

Munetaka Murakami, 25, 1B/3B, NA, NA: Enthusiasm for the most anticipated position player to come out of Japan in years was slightly dampened after he had arthroscopic elbow surgery and an oblique injury in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

There was a joy there, if oblique, left-handed, and Wen probably thought here was a man with whom he could share a longing.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee