hinter
hinter — noun
1. someone who communicates something in an indirect way, hoping the listener will
1.名詞B2
釋義
someone who communicates something in an indirect way, hoping the listener will understand without being told directly
例句
Naomi is a good hinter — she mentioned wanting a puppy several times without asking directly.
countable noun with modifier: good hinter
Wei, a subtle hinter, talked about the dirty dishes without asking anyone to wash them.
Priya proved herself a skilled hinter when her hints got a colleague promoted.
Mateo is not a hinter at all — he always says exactly what he means.
Yuki's email made her sound like a cautious hinter; she mentioned a budget cut without saying who would be affected.
同義詞
- insinuator
more formal and often suggests a negative intention; much less common
- suggester
broader in meaning; not limited to indirect communication