Insinuation
(noun)
An indirect or subtle suggestion, especially a derogatory or unflattering one.
Origin:
Insinuation is derived from the latin word "insinuatio" meaning to make something known indirectly.
Examples:
- The journalist"s article contained several insinuations about the politician"s integrity.
- The employee's comment was interpreted as an insinuation that their colleagues were lazy.
- The student"s facial expression was an insinuation that he did not believe the teacher"s explanation.
- The lawyer's remark was an insinuation that the witness was lying.
- The businessman's statement was an insinuation that the company was in financial trouble.