pointed pointed /ˈpɔɪntɪd/

adjective

1. () Having a point  ( pointed )
   having a point
   
2. Direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant  ( pointed )
   direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant
    A pointed critique
   a pointed critique
    A pointed allusion to what was going on
   a pointed allusion to what was going on
    Another pointed look in their direction
   another pointed look in their direction