Indirect
Adjective
UK
/ˌɪn.dɪˈrekt/
US
/ˌɪn.dəˈrekt/
Definition
Not straight, direct, or clear; done in a roundabout way.
Example
"He gave an indirect answer."
"The indirect road took longer, but it had beautiful views."
"She used indirect hints to explain her feelings without saying them aloud."
Explanation
Indirect means not straight, not direct, or done in a roundabout way (going around instead of straight). For example, he took an indirect route to reach the school. It can also describe communication or action that is not openly stated, like she gave an indirect answer to the question. People use “indirect” for paths, methods, speech, or effects that are not straight or clear.