Roundabout (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct; "the explanation was circuitous and puzzling"; "a roundabout paragraph"; "hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's roundabout answer to the question left many voters confused and skeptical.
- She heard in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend.
- The professor's roundabout explanation of the complex theory only served to confuse the students further.
- The roundabout paragraph in the contract made it difficult to understand the terms and conditions.
- The manager's roundabout approach to firing the employee was seen as insensitive and unprofessional.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Deviating from a straight course; "a scenic but devious route"; "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"; "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The roundabout route through the countryside added an extra hour to our trip.
- The bus took a roundabout route to avoid the construction on Main Street.
- The roundabout approach to the castle made it difficult to find the main entrance.
- The tour guide took us on a roundabout path through the woods to get to the waterfall.
- The GPS suggested a roundabout route to avoid the traffic congestion on the highway.