insults

An insult is an unkind or hurtful thing someone says about you.

When people use this word, they usually mean that someone has made a comment that's meant to offend them. This can happen anywhere - at work, on social media, or even just among friends. For example, if your friend makes fun of your haircut and you feel bad about it, their comment was an insult. Sometimes, people might say something hurtful without meaning to be mean-spirited, but that's still considered an insult. Insults can also be very direct, like making a rude or derogatory remark, or more indirect, like spreading rumors or gossip.