Sentence examples for an insult from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(5)

an assault

an accomplishment

an exit

an contempt

an attack

"an insult" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to an action, behavior, or statement that is intended to hurt someone's feelings or make them feel embarrassed. For example, "His harsh words were an insult to her dignity."

Exact(60)

It's an insult".

The New York Times

It was an insult".

The New York Times

It was like an insult.

The New York Times

"I consider that an insult".

The New York Times

"Because it is an insult — an insult!

The New York Times - Arts

It's an insult to Islam.

The New York Times

"It's an insult," Berry said.

The New Yorker

It was not an insult.

The New York Times

That's an insult to students.

The New York Times

That is not an insult.

Independent

"That's an insult.

The New York Times

More suggestions(15)

an onslaught

an offense

an outrage

an aggression

an affront

an offensive

an offend

an infringement

an achievement

an encroachment

an unworthy

an insulting

an ax

an overture

an offer

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