insult
Example Sentences
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But only you know your daughter, and you probably have a better idea of whether this was a deliberate insult or just a thoughtless remark, because these kinds of comments don’t happen in isolation.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Adding insult to injury, he estimates you will have to pay another $1,315 annual income-related monthly adjusted amount, or IRMAA, surcharge on your Medicare premiums, bringing your total tax bill to $19,681.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
As a final insult in this downward spiral, this spring Moreno amazingly told the Orange County Register that for his fan base, winning wasn’t their priority.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Chelsea's poor season contained one final insult when they were beaten at Sunderland on the final day, meaning they have no European football under new manager Xabi Alonso next season.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
“Man of the law . . . met in Brighton . . . are you Judge Quinzy? Yes, of course you are! Forgive me, your honor! I meant no insult, I swear!”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing insult
English Words Derived from French, List 1
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