当あて付つけがましい

i-adjective

insinuating; snide; pointed

Describes a remark or behavior that is deliberately indirect but clearly aimed at someone, often with a sarcastic or passive-aggressive tone. Related to 当て付け (あてつけ), meaning 'insinuation' or 'veiled criticism'.

See also: 当て付け

• 彼かれの当あて付つけがましい言いい方かたには、もううんざりだ。

  I'm fed up with his insinuating way of speaking.

• そんな当あて付つけがましい態たい度どを取とらないでほしい。

  I wish you wouldn't take such a pointed attitude.