1round·about 
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/ adjective
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/ adjective [more roundabout; most roundabout] 1 : not direct
▪ He took a roundabout route to town. 2 : not simple, clear, or plain : long and confusing
▪ a roundabout explanation ▪ In a roundabout way, he told me that my help was not wanted.
▪ He took a roundabout route to town.
▪ a roundabout explanation ▪ In a roundabout way, he told me that my help was not wanted.
