insulted

Example Sentences

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In the end, students insulted the speaker and others as a large group walked out of the event.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

That’s guidance for the couple, not for guests who feel insulted by a lack of communication and use it as leverage for their resentment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The tournament was marred by controversy earlier in the Milan-Cortina Games after Canadian Marc Kennedy insulted a Swedish opponent who accused of cheating.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

If there was a turning point it occurred in Valencia at the Mestalla in May 2023, when Vinicius confronted the stands after being insulted.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Now, I knew that we were at the point where either Ronnie gets insulted, spits on my shoe and says, “Forget it,” or he gets fired up and says, “Let’s go.”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan