INDIRECT Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

indirect

adjective

ˌin-də-ˈrekt

Definition of indirect

as in roundabout

not straightforward or direct the cab driver took a very indirect route to the hotel a long-winded, indirect answer to a very simple question

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Recent Examples of indirect However, the connection between Kelvin waves and coastal impacts is indirect. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 The new facility is expected to create 3,100 direct jobs with several thousand more indirect jobs being supported. — Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026 But consumers may see some indirect savings on groceries and consumer goods through lower supply-chain costs, as the exemption seeks to lower costs for farmers and truckers. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 Hundreds of direct and indirect jobs could result from the expansion around Huntsville. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indirect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indirect

Adjective

In a roundabout fashion, Fielder and Oppenheim became the filmmakers charged with the task.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
This Tavaputs country came to my attention in a roundabout way.

— Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of roundabout

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The building has a circular driveway, a 24-hour doorman, a fitness center, a rooftop terrace, valet service, bike storage, and an on-site parking garage.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
As is typical with Porsches, there are five circular gauges on the dash, and the key is inserted on the left.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026