Synonyms for indirect

Other words for “indirect”, grouped by meaning.

We found 15 synonyms for “indirect”. The most common are mediate, askance, devious, diversionary, meandering.

adjective having intervening factors or persons or influences

Similarmediate

adjective not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination

Oppositesdirect

adjective descended from a common ancestor but through different lines

Synonymscollateral

adjective extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action

Oppositesdirect

adjective not as a direct effect or consequence

Similarsecondary

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University