unspoken implication
Frequency: 6.78.5 per million words
A suggestion that is understood but not stated directly.
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Examples (20)
- There was an unspoken implication in his silence that he disapproved.
- The unspoken implication was that he would lose his job.
- Her brief nod carried an unspoken implication of agreement.
- There was a clear unspoken implication that we should leave.
- The manager's look held an unspoken implication that tardiness would not be tolerated.
- She grasped the unspoken implication behind his hesitation.
- We all understood the unspoken implication of the new policy: cutbacks were coming.
- The unspoken implication of his speech worried everyone.
- Despite the pleasantries, there was an unspoken implication of rivalry between them.
- I resent the unspoken implication that I am lazy.
- He picked up on the unspoken implication in her tone, realizing she was upset.
- The unspoken implication is that funding will be cut.
- The subtle gestures conveyed an unspoken implication of hidden meaning.
- His silence carried an unspoken implication of guilt.
- The unspoken implication of the threat made everyone uneasy.
- We couldn't ignore the unspoken implication in her tone.
- Children often grasp the unspoken implication of adult conversations.
- The unspoken implication was that this was our last chance.
- The contract had an unspoken implication that both parties would act in good faith.
- He nodded, accepting the unspoken implication of the deal.