indirectly

• Наречие, означающее «не прямым способом» или «через промежуточный шаг или лицо». Используется для описания действий, эффектов или коммуникаций, которые происходят через вторичный или окольный путь, а не напрямую от источника к цели.

An adverb meaning "not in a direct way" or "through an intermediate step or person." It is used to describe actions, effects, or communications that occur via a secondary or roundabout path rather than straight from source to target.

1. Not in a direct mannerB2formal

   In a way that is not straight or not directly connected; through an intermediary or secondary means.

   Косвенно

   • She indirectly hinted that she was unhappy with the decision.
   • The news reached him indirectly through a friend.
   • The policy indirectly affected small businesses.

   Synonymsobliquelysecondhandvicariously

2. By implication or suggestionB2formal

   Expressed or communicated without being stated explicitly.

   Косвенно

   • He indirectly criticized the manager's approach during the meeting.
   • The report indirectly suggests that changes are needed.
   • She indirectly asked for help by mentioning her workload.

   Synonymsimplicitlyobliquelysuggestively

   Antonymsexplicitlyexpressly