Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Not straightforward or directly expressed, suggesting something rather than coming straight out and saying it.
Indirect
/ˌɪndəˈrekt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
His indirect comments hinted at a deeper issue.Traffic was rerouted due to indirect road closures.The medicine had an indirect effect on her energy levels.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin indirectus, combining in- meaning not and directus meaning direct, indicating a deviation from a straightforward path.
Usage Statistics:
372 mentions per 1 million words 
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