Synonyms: rambling, meandering, wandering, winding
Definition: of a path e.g.
Usage: meandering streams; rambling forest paths; the river followed its wandering course; a winding country road
Similar words: indirect
Definition: not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
Usage: sometimes taking an indirect path saves time; you must take an indirect course in sailing
Synonyms: digressive, discursive, rambling, excursive
Definition: (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
Usage: amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things; a rambling discursive book; his excursive remarks; a rambling speech about this and that
Similar words: indirect
Definition: extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
Usage: making indirect but legitimate inquiries; an indirect insult; doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind; though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest; known as a shady indirect fellow
Synonyms: sprawling, rambling, straggling, straggly
Definition: spreading out in different directions
Usage: sprawling handwriting; straggling branches; straggly hair
Similar words: untidy
Definition: not neat and tidy
Usage: careless and untidy in her personal habits; an untidy living room; untidy and casual about money