indirectly Synonyms
indirectly Meaning
indirectly (r)
not in a forthright manner
indirectly (adv.)
In an direct manner; not in a straight line or course; not in express terms; obliquely; not by direct means; hence, unfairly; wrongly.
indirectly Sentence Examples
- The team's loss was indirectly attributed to the coach's questionable tactics.
- Indirectly, the company's success was linked to its innovative marketing campaign.
- The employee's resignation was rumored to be indirectly related to a disagreement with management.
- The new law may indirectly impact the real estate market by increasing housing demand.
- The mayor's speech indirectly addressed the concerns of local residents.
- The witness's testimony provided indirect evidence that connected the suspect to the crime.
- The indirect effects of climate change on agriculture are still being studied.
- The indirect costs of the project, such as training and maintenance, were overlooked.
- The indirect message conveyed by the advertisement was cleverly disguised.
- The company's decision to expand indirectly benefited its suppliers and contractors.
FAQs About the word indirectly
not in a forthright mannerIn an direct manner; not in a straight line or course; not in express terms; obliquely; not by direct means; hence, unfairly; wrongly.
obliquely, laterally,sidewise, edgewise, broadside, crabwise,aslant, edgeways, sidewards, sideways
direct, straight, straight,right, right, direct, dead,dead,
The team's loss was indirectly attributed to the coach's questionable tactics.
Indirectly, the company's success was linked to its innovative marketing campaign.
The employee's resignation was rumored to be indirectly related to a disagreement with management.
The new law may indirectly impact the real estate market by increasing housing demand.
