as in offended
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
insulted their hosts by casually remarking about the outdated look of their home
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Recent Examples of insulted
Trump has insulted both men about their weight.
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
In her letter, Austen also nearly reenacts in these lines the scene in which Elizabeth is insulted at the ball.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
There could be more turmoil ahead Trump has personally insulted Powell for months, but his administration now appears much more focused on the Fed’s broader structure.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The Latvian, who lost to Townsend in three sets, insulted her rival with jibes about class and education.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Everyone’s taste levels being insulted!
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Protesters accosted and insulted individual attendees.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Jake and his girlfriend feel very insulted by this.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Some got a good laugh, some thought little of the ordeal, while others doubled down and insulted the woman for being careless.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
In her letter, Austen also nearly reenacts in these lines the scene in which Elizabeth is insulted at the ball.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
There could be more turmoil ahead Trump has personally insulted Powell for months, but his administration now appears much more focused on the Fed’s broader structure.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The Latvian, who lost to Townsend in three sets, insulted her rival with jibes about class and education.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Everyone’s taste levels being insulted!
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Protesters accosted and insulted individual attendees.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Jake and his girlfriend feel very insulted by this.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Some got a good laugh, some thought little of the ordeal, while others doubled down and insulted the woman for being careless.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulted
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They were offended that a film about cinema would end up with a streamer.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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The ultimate goal for Republicans elevating Martineau, or Cracker Barrel’s CEO, or anyone offended by Sydney Sweeney, is to incorporate those minor characters into the already weak Democratic brand.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The court of public opinion would also be outraged.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, his bullpen management also has fans outraged.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Insulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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