WordNet: indirect
extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"; "an indirect insult"; "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"; "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"; "known as a shady indirect fellow"
- similar to allusive
- similar to backhanded
- similar to circuitous, roundabout
- similar to devious, oblique
- similar to digressive, discursive, excursive, rambling
- similar to hearsay
- similar to mealy-mouthed, mealymouthed
- similar to tortuous
indirect