in an indirect way

The phrase “in an indirect way” has 6 syllables: in an in-di-rect way

It's pronounced as /ɪn ən ˌɪndəˈrɛkt weɪ/


What is synonym and antonym for in an indirect way?

In the thesaurus, “in an indirect way” has 18 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for in an indirect way along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for in an indirect way

  • afresh
  • another time
  • come again
  • de novo
  • differently
  • from scratch
  • from the beginning
  • in a new way
  • lately
  • new
  • newly
  • once again
  • once more
  • one more time
  • outside the box
  • over
  • over again
  • recently

Antonyms for in an indirect way

  • bluntly
  • clearly
  • directly
  • explicitly
  • frankly
  • in a direct way
  • openly
  • straightforwardly

Meanings of in an indirect way

  • adverb
    1. Not directly or not in a clear and straightforward manner, but through suggestion, implication, or another method rather than stating something openly.

Example Sentences

  • He expressed his disagreement in an indirect way during the meeting.
  • She criticized the proposal in an indirect way to avoid conflict.
  • The manager responded in an indirect way by asking a different question.
  • The article addressed the issue in an indirect way through storytelling.
  • They delivered the warning in an indirect way to keep the atmosphere calm.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to in an indirect way, such as: afresh, another time, bluntly, clearly, come again, de novo, differently.

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