Insulted: meaning, definitions and examples
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insulted
[ ɪnˈsʌltɪd ]
feeling
To have offended or upset someone by saying or doing something unpleasant to them.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He felt insulted by her remarks at the meeting.
- She insulted him by calling him names in front of everyone.
action
To say or do something that is offensive or disrespectful to someone.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He insulted her intelligence by questioning her decision.
- She felt insulted when he made fun of her appearance.
Translations
Translations of the word "insulted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insultado
🇮🇳 अपमानित
🇩🇪 beleidigt
🇮🇩 dihina
🇺🇦 ображений
🇵🇱 obrażony
🇯🇵 侮辱された
🇫🇷 insulté
🇪🇸 insultado
🇹🇷 hakarete uğramış
🇰🇷 모욕당한
🇸🇦 مُهَان
🇨🇿 urazený
🇸🇰 urazený
🇨🇳 被侮辱的
🇸🇮 užaljen
🇮🇸 móðgaður
🇰🇿 қорланған
🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფილი
🇦🇿 təhqir olunmuş
🇲🇽 insultado
Word origin
The word 'insulted' originated from the Latin word 'insultare', which means 'to leap upon, assail'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include the idea of offending or disrespecting someone. The use of insults has been common throughout history as a way to assert dominance or show contempt towards others.
See also: insult, insulting, insultingly, insults.