An insult is a rude expression, statement, or behavior that is often deliberately disrespectful, offensive, scornful, or derogatory towards an individual or a group. Insults can be intentional or unintentional, and they often aim to belittle, offend, or humiliate the target. Insults can be made in various forms, including verbal, written, or physical. They can have varying impacts, effects, and meanings depending on intent, use, recipients understanding of the meaning, and social setting and social norms including cultural references and meanings. Some examples of insults include name-calling, taunting, profanity, and pejorative language. Insults can also be made unintentionally or in a playful way but could in some cases also have negative impacts and effects even when they were not intended to insult.