insult
word
/ˈɪnˌsəɫt/, /ˌɪnˈsəɫt/
IN-suhlt (noun), in-SUHLT (verb)
/ˈɪnˌsʌlt/, /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
IN-suhlt (noun), in-SUHLT (verb)
Definition
An insult is a rude or offensive remark or action that shows disrespect and hurts someone’s feelings. As a verb, it means to say or do something that offends or humiliates someone.
Usage & Nuances
Common as both a noun and a verb: 'an insult' and 'to insult someone'. Stronger than a simple criticism; criticism can be constructive, but an insult is meant to offend or is clearly disrespectful. Common patterns: 'take it as an insult', 'personal insult', 'insulting tone'.
Spanish: insulto - insultarPortuguese (BR): insulto - insultarPortuguese (PT): insulto - insultarChinese (Simplified): 侮辱 - 侮辱的话Chinese (Traditional): 侮辱 - 侮辱的話Hindi: अपमान - अपमानजनक बातArabic: إهانة - شتيمةBengali: অপমান - অবমাননাRussian: оскорбление - оскорблятьJapanese: 侮辱 - 侮辱するVietnamese: lời xúc phạm - xúc phạmKorean: 모욕 - 모욕하다Turkish: hakaret - hakaret etmekUrdu: توہین - بے عزتی (عمل)Indonesian: penghinaan - menghina
Example Sentences
Calling someone stupid is an insult.
basic
He felt insulted by her comment.
basic
I did not mean to insult you.
basic
She took my joke as an insult, and now she's upset.
natural
No need to insult me just because you disagree.
natural
Honestly, that low offer felt like an insult.
natural