Word INDIRECT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

indirect

🇺🇸 [ˌɪndɪˈrɛkt]

Meanings

Describes something that is not straightforward or direct, often involving intermediaries or not immediately apparent. It can refer to actions, communication, or effects that do not directly address a target or result.

Examples

• He took an indirect route to avoid the traffic jam.
• The message was delivered in an indirect way, hinting at the real issue.
• The indirect effects of the policy were felt over time.

Synonyms

circular • oblique • roundabout

Antonyms

direct • straightforward • explicit