Insinuated: meaning, definitions and examples

in a conversation

To suggest or hint at something indirectly or subtly, especially in a negative way. It often involves making implications or insinuations without directly stating them.

hint, imply, impute, intimate, suggest

Examples of usage

• She insinuated that I was lying about my whereabouts last night.

• He insinuated that I was not qualified for the job because of my age.

• Don't insinuate that she is involved in the scandal without proof.

• The article insinuated that the company was involved in illegal activities.

• I didn't appreciate him insinuating that I was not capable of handling the project.