distant

As adjectives the difference between direct and distant

is that direct is straight, constant, without interruption while distant is far off (physically, logically or mentally).

As an adverb direct

is directly.

As a verb direct

is to manage, control, steer.

Outside is a synonym of distant.

As a proper noun outside

is (slang|us) to residents of alaska, the rest of the united states, especially the contiguous 48 states south of canada.

As an adjective distant is

far off (physically, logically or mentally).

As adjectives the difference between distant and erratic

is that distant is far off (physically, logically or mentally) while erratic is unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent.

As a noun erratic is

(geology) a rock moved from one location to another, usually by a glacier.

As adjectives the difference between unintentional and distant

is that unintentional is not intended or deliberate; inadvertent; unwitting while distant is far off (physically, logically or mentally).

Unneighbourly is a related term of distant.

As adjectives the difference between unneighbourly and distant

is that unneighbourly is not neighbourly; antisocial while distant is far off (physically, logically or mentally).

Distant is a related term of straitlaced.

As adjectives the difference between distant and straitlaced

is that distant is far off (physically, logically or mentally) while straitlaced is .

As adjectives the difference between distant and icy

is that distant is far off (physically, logically or mentally) while icy is pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice; cold; frosty.

Indirect is a synonym of distant.

As adjectives the difference between indirect and distant

is that indirect is not direct; roundabout; deceiving; setting a trap; confusing while distant is far off (physically, logically or mentally).

As adjectives the difference between distant and nonchalant

is that distant is far off (physically, logically or mentally) while nonchalant is casually calm and relaxed.

Distant is a related term of obscure.

As adjectives the difference between distant and obscure

is that distant is far off (physically, logically or mentally) while obscure is dark, faint or indistinct.

As a verb obscure is

(label) to render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.