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What does insulted mean?

"Insulted" means to be offended or hurt by something someone said or did. It implies a feeling of being disrespected or belittled.

Here are some ways to understand the meaning of "insulted":

* A feeling: Someone might feel insulted if they are called names, ridiculed, or treated unfairly.

* A reaction: A person might react to being insulted by becoming angry, sad, or withdrawing from the situation.

* An act: Someone might intentionally insult another person to cause them harm or to express anger.

Examples:

* "I was insulted by his rude comment about my clothes."

* "She felt insulted when he ignored her during the party."

* "He insulted her intelligence by making a sexist joke."

Synonyms for "insulted":

* Offended

* Hurt

* Humiliated

* Disrespected

* Belittled

* Degraded

* Abused

* Scorned

Antonyms for "insulted":

* Complimented

* Praised

* Honored

* Respected

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