B2verbrelationshipsemotions
US/ɪnˈsʌlt/
UK/ɪnˈsʌlt/
to say or do something rude that upsets someone or shows you do not respect them
In context
He insulted the waiter in front of everyone, and his date left the restaurant.
I felt insulted when they offered me such a low salary.
Please don't insult my intelligence; I know the price was never really reduced.
Words that go with insult
verb + preposition
- insulted byMany viewers were insulted by the joke about poor people.
adverb + verb
- deeply insultedShe was deeply insulted by his comment about her family.
- publicly insultedThe minister was publicly insulted by a protester.
- personally insultedHe felt personally insulted when they ignored his report.
verb + noun
- insult your intelligenceThis advert insults your intelligence with fake promises.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I felt insulting when he laughed at me.Correct: I felt insulted when he laughed at me.