cutting remark
Sharp-tongued comment
A cutting remark is a comment intended to hurt or wound, typically through sharp criticism or cruel wit.
The image is of words that slice like a blade: She made a cutting remark about his weight.
Unlike blunt insults, cutting remarks often carry precision—finding exactly the vulnerable spot.
- barbBackward-pointing spike
- jabQuick, straight blow
- verbal jabPointed spoken attack
- snideDerisively insinuating
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
biting wit · sharp · sharp tongue · sting · sarcasm · backhanded compliment · dig · insult · low blow · wounding · acerbic · caustic · scathing · sneer · quip · sick burn · jibe · venom
- tauntstaunts, taunt, taunting, neener neener, insults
- verbal jabsinsult, burn, dis, roast, slam
- Zingerszinger, zing, burn, comeback, retort
- low blowscheap shot, low blow, sucker punch, below the belt, hit below the belt
- snarksarcasm, snark, jab, barb, dig
- mockerymockery, ridiculing, jeers, jeering, jibes
emotional intent/effect
cutting remarkcompliment
Words expressing approval
flattery · praise · encouragement · affirmation · accolade
cutting, remark, cutter, cutters, cutback, cutbacks, remarks, remarked, remarking