insinuation
noun
in·sin·u·a·tion
(ˌ)in-ˌsin-yə-ˈwā-shən 
-yü-ˈā-
1
: something that is insinuated
especially
: a sly, subtle, and usually derogatory utterance
2
: the act or process of insinuating
Examples of insinuation in a Sentence
I resent her insinuation that I can't do it without her help.
He criticizes his opponents by insinuation rather than directly.
Recent Examples on the Web
The insinuation has been that Amazon is positioning itself to permanently downsize its roster of human workers that require nights and weekends off, lunch and bathroom breaks, and - gasp – vacations.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Pace David Axelrod’s insinuation, there is nothing untoward or scurrilous about the citizenry asking who knew what — and when.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 May 2025
The very insinuation that trading Jokic might ever be plausible caused a mini-panic among fans on social media.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
She was upset by the insinuation and claimed Hassan was fully aware of her past incident.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 9 June 2025
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Pace David Axelrod’s insinuation, there is nothing untoward or scurrilous about the citizenry asking who knew what — and when.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 May 2025
The very insinuation that trading Jokic might ever be plausible caused a mini-panic among fans on social media.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
She was upset by the insinuation and claimed Hassan was fully aware of her past incident.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for insinuation
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“Insinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insinuation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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