impliedexcuse
nounUK /ɪmˈplaɪd ɪkˈskjuːz/
US /ɪmˈplaɪd ɪkˈskjuːz/
A reason you don't say out loud but people can guess.
When he yawned and looked at his watch, it was an impliedexcuse to leave the party early.
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2. A polite signal that lets someone skip a task without saying it directly.
Her tired smile was an impliedexcuse for missing the meeting.
3. A hidden reason that makes a mistake seem okay.
The broken alarm clock was an impliedexcuse for being late.
4. A gentle way of saying no without actually saying the word.
His silence about the invitation was an impliedexcuse not to come.