Indirect

usgb/ˌɪndəˈrekt/
adjective

Not straight or direct.

We took an indirect route to the airport.
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Often appears as...

  • indirect path
  • indirect route
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Travel Descriptions

Use 'indirect' to describe routes that are not the shortest way to your destination.

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We chose an indirect path that led us through beautiful countryside.
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Conversation Flow

'Indirect' can express actions or decisions that avoid the most straightforward method.

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His indirect approach in negotiations frustrated the other party.
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