Indirect

Not direct; not straight or rectilinear; deviating from a direct line or course; circuitous; as, an indirect road.

Not tending to an aim, purpose, or result by the plainest course, or by obvious means, but obliquely or consequentially; by remote means; as, an indirect accusation, attack, answer, or proposal.

Not straightforward or upright; unfair; dishonest; tending to mislead or deceive.

Not resulting directly from an act or cause, but more or less remotely connected with or growing out of it; as, indirect results, damages, or claims.

Not reaching the end aimed at by the most plain and direct method; as, an indirect proof, demonstration, etc.

extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"; "an indirect insult"; "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"; "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"; "known as a shady indirect fellow"