Adjective
roundabout - Describing a way of doing something that is not straightforward, often involving detours, twists, or delays.
She gave a roundabout explanation when asked about her plans, avoiding a direct answer and making it difficult to understand her true intentions.
regimented - Referring to something that is arranged in a highly structured or ordered manner, often with little room for flexibility or deviation.
He was determined to lose weight, and he realized that he could accomplish this only with a regimented approach to exercize and diet.