Imdirectly

Acting or resulting in a way that is not direct or straightforward; not immediately caused by something. It signifies an action or influence that does not come immediately but arrives through a secondary or intermediary agency or influence. This may mean the effect of something is not apparent, and needs to be interpreted through inference or by observing connected events. This word emphasizes the absence of a direct or immediate link. It suggests a circuitous route or process, a roundabout approach, or an effect through influence. Its use often implies that the action itself is subtle, gradual or by the process of association, and may result in unpredictable outcomes.

Imdirectly meaning with examples

• The advertisement indirectly promoted a product by associating it with positive emotions and aspirations. The message was subtle, using lifestyle imagery rather than explicit product features. Consumers were likely to develop an affinity for the product by indirect influence, associating it with the happy visuals, and lifestyle themes. It aimed to influence buying decisions through suggestive marketing and image building.
• Her words, while seemingly innocent, indirectly criticized the project's leadership. She alluded to inefficiencies through comments, but did not directly attack anyone. The meaning became apparent over time as others came to similar conclusions. Her intention was subtle: to express discontent, while maintaining a veneer of professionalism, thus avoiding direct confrontation but expressing disinterest and disdain.
• The economic downturn indirectly affected the company's sales performance as consumers reduced their spending on non-essential items. The impact was not an immediate, obvious result, but became apparent as a result of a decline in consumer spending and general market trends. It impacted company sales as a result of consumers limiting their buying habits, thereby influencing the business's economic status, with no single obvious cause.
• The government's new policy on subsidies indirectly affected inflation as it caused fluctuations in the consumer market and thus the economic market. Though the policy's primary aim was not to influence inflation directly, it's impact was seen as an indirect effect of the wider impacts of the policy. Through policy changes, the goal had a knock-on impact and had a secondary, and less obvious, effect on the market.