insinuating
/ɪnˈsɪnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Suggesting something unpleasant or negative in an indirect, often sly way.
- He gave her an insinuating look that made her feel uncomfortable.
- The reporter's insinuating questions implied the celebrity was hiding something.
- Her insinuating tone suggested she knew more than she was saying.
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