Insinuating example sentences

Related (5): suggestive, imply, hinting, alluding, suggestive

insinuating

adjective

insinuating (adjective)

- hinting at something bad in an indirect and unpleasant way:

- using subtle manipulation to maneuver oneself into a favorable position:

in·sin·u·ate

verb

insinuating (present participle)

- suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way:

- slide (oneself or a thing) slowly and smoothly into a position:

- maneuver oneself into (a position of favor or office) by subtle manipulation:

Synonyms

imply, suggest, hint, intimate, whisper, indicate, slide, slip, maneuver, insert, edge, work, infiltrate, invade, here, Legal

"Insinuating" Example Sentences

1. She was insinuating that I had done something wrong.
2. The salesman was insinuating that I couldn't afford the car.
3. The teacher was insinuating that I had cheated on the test.
4. He was insinuating that I was lying about the situation.
5. The boss was insinuating that I wasn't doing my job properly.
6. She was insinuating that I had feelings for her husband.
7. The politician was insinuating that his opponent was corrupt.
8. The journalist was insinuating that there was more to the story.
9. He was insinuating that she had given up on her dreams.
10. The detective was insinuating that the suspect had a motive.
11. The customer was insinuating that the product was defective.
12. The neighbor was insinuating that they had seen something suspicious.
13. The doctor was insinuating that the patient had not been following their instructions.
14. The lawyer was insinuating that the witness was not telling the truth.
15. The chef was insinuating that the dish was too spicy.
16. The friend was insinuating that I didn't care about their feelings.
17. The critic was insinuating that the artist had plagiarized their work.
18. The coach was insinuating that the team had not been practicing enough.
19. The scientist was insinuating that the results were inconclusive.
20. The parent was insinuating that their child was not receiving enough attention.
21. The student was insinuating that the teacher was biased.
22. The therapist was insinuating that the patient was not making progress.
23. The architect was insinuating that the building was poorly designed.
24. The investigator was insinuating that the suspect had an alibi.
25. The investor was insinuating that the company was not profitable.
26. The artist was insinuating that the meaning behind the painting was deep.
27. The animal rights activist was insinuating that the zoo was cruel.
28. The motivational speaker was insinuating that success was only achieved through hard work.
29. The fashion critic was insinuating that the dress was outdated.
30. The historian was insinuating that the events leading up to the war could have been avoided.

Common Phases

1. "Are you insinuating that I'm lying?";
2. "Don't insinuate that I had anything to do with it";
3. "He was insinuating that they were cheating";
4. "Stop insinuating and just speak plainly";
5. "I don't appreciate you insinuating that I'm not capable";
6. "Her tone was insinuating, suggesting that there was more to the story";
7. "He's constantly insinuating himself into our plans without being invited".