Indirect
Pronunciation: /ˌɪndərˈɛkt/
Indirect (adjective)
- not going straight to a place or point.
- suggesting something without saying it clearly.
- not done in a clear or simple way.
Examples
- The road took an indirect route through the countryside.
- He gave an indirect answer to the question.
Common collocations: indirect route, indirect approach, indirect comment, indirect suggestion, indirect manner