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.
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Conservative Justices, bristling at insinuations of bias or partisanship, like to point to the significant share of cases that are decided unanimously.
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
The Plums prickle at the lap-dog insinuation.
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Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Believing our conduct improper, the villagers began to make insinuations.
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Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
However, there is some insinuation of corruption, which is interesting considering Paul took umbrage when the legitimacy of his fights was called into question recently.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
The Plums prickle at the lap-dog insinuation.
—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Believing our conduct improper, the villagers began to make insinuations.
—
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
However, there is some insinuation of corruption, which is interesting considering Paul took umbrage when the legitimacy of his fights was called into question recently.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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 3 Jul. 2026.
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