indirect

[in-duh-rekt, -dahy-] / ˌɪn dəˈrɛkt, -daɪ- /

ADJECTIVE

roundabout; unintended

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous ancillary circuitous implied incidental oblique tortuous

STRONG

collateral

WEAK

circular circumlocutory complicated contingent crooked devious discursive duplicitous erratic eventual long long way home long-drawn-out long-winded meandering obscure out-of-the-way periphrastic rambling secondary serpentine sidelong sinister sinuous snaking sneaking sneaky subsidiary twisting underhand vagrant wandering winding zigzag

Antonyms

STRONGEST

direct straight straightforward

Example Sentences

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Thursday's indirect talks in Geneva between the two countries resulted in "significant progress", mediator Oman said, adding that further negotiations would take place soon.

From BBC

The United States and Iran are set to hold indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday aiming to strike a deal to avert fresh conflict and bring an end to weeks of threats.

From Barron's

The two countries concluded a second round of indirect talks in Switzerland last week under Omani mediation.

From Barron's

The United States and Iran recently held two rounds of indirect talks, in Oman and Switzerland.

From Barron's

Last Tuesday, US and Iranian officials held indirect talks in Switzerland aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme, saying progress had been made.

From BBC

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