as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
I know you're not happy, but there's no need to resort to petty sarcasms to make your point
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Recent Examples of sarcasm
Cleveland says narcissists often disguise sarcasm as humor, slipping in cutting remarks about your intelligence, competence, or appearance but framing them as playful.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
While the track leans toward sarcasm, the soon-to-be-anthem perfectly captures a generational sentiment.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
The decision in Gardner’s favor could become a significant ruling for celebrities who use humor, exaggeration and sarcasm that some might find inappropriate when responding to strangers on social media platforms.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The video’s comment section is filled with sarcasm.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
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In what could be a scene straight out of the official Netflix movie, a comment intended as an insult instead galvanized the troops.—
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The article does not even state the names of all the candidates in the race, an insult to those who polled higher than Leon.—
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Her death sparked outrage across the country.—
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Several Democrats in the state privately cautioned Walz against seeking reelection as outrage intensified in Minnesota and beyond over the misuse of funds.—
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“Sarcasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sarcasm. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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