indirectly

• Advérbio que significa "de maneira não direta" ou "por meio de um passo ou pessoa intermediária". Usado para descrever ações, efeitos ou comunicações que ocorrem por um caminho secundário ou sinuoso, e não diretamente da fonte ao destino.

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.

   Indiretamente

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

   Sinônimosobliquelysecondhandvicariously

2. By implication or suggestionB2formal

   Expressed or communicated without being stated explicitly.

   Indiretamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosimplicitlyobliquelysuggestively

   Antônimosexplicitlyexpressly