Jest example sentences

"Jest" Example Sentences

1. His comments were meant in jest, not to be taken seriously.
2. The comedian's jokes were all in jest, meant to provoke laughter.
3. Do not take my words so literally, I meant them in jest.
4. Her comments were just a harmless jest, spoken without malice.
5. He uttered those words in jest, not meaning any offense.
6. The fool speaks in jest but the wise man thinks before he speaks.
7. Her rude remarks were nothing but idle jest, intended to amuse.
8. The fool taketh every word for jest.
9. I meant those words in jest, not to cause any distress.
10. They often traded barbed comments in jest, part of their friendship.
11. Pay no mind to his jests, he means no harm.
12. His remarks were only jest, not meant seriously.
13. The jest was in poor taste, I should have refrained from speaking.
14. My comment was a simple jest, spoken with no ill intent.
15. Do not take offense, I meant only jest in what I said.
16. His good-natured jests raise our spirits during times of stress.
17. Her jests often delight her friends though they may also offend strangers.
18. His friends know his crude humor comes from a place of jest, not hatred.
19. He spoke in jest, not intending any grave insult.
20. Her jest was misinterpreted, taken for grave insult when none was meant.
21. The witty jest lifted everyone's spirits during the serious discussion.
22. They traded jest and humor to diffuse the tension in the room.
23. His attempts at jest fell flat, failing to provoke any laughter.
24. The jest was harmless enough for those in on the joke.
25. I meant my remark as harmless jest, not to be taken seriously.
26. His words were uttered merely in jest, not ill intent.
27. The jest was meant for friends, not a stranger who took offense.
28. Apologies for any distress caused; my remarks were intended in jest.
29. I meant my comment only in jest, without malice or hurt intended.
30. His comments were humorous jest, not to be taken literally.
31. The jest slipped out before I could consider if it was wise or kind.
32. It was a harmless jest made among friends, not to wound or alienate.
33. Her intent was jest, but the comment stung nonetheless.
34. He took offense where none was meant; the remark was in jest alone.
35. His jests often aimed below the belt, failing to distinguish wit from cruelty.
36. The jest was foolish, spoken without thinking.
37. I regret my words; I meant only to jest, not to give offense.
38. The jest was misplaced; better I had remained silent.
39. His jests lack discretion, causing more distress than delight.
40. Her comment was a harmless jest among friends, with no aim to offend.
41. The jest was poorly aimed and has caused trouble; I offer my apologies.
42. A gentle jest between friends helps ease our troubles.
43. His crude jests betray ignorance rather than wit.
44. The jest was untimely and ill-considered; please accept my regrets.
45. I meant only friendly jest, without offense intended.
46. The jester spoke in jest but the king took him too seriously.
47. His jests often give offense while rarely provoking laughter.
48. The cruel jest inflicted real pain though none was intended.
49. A well-timed jest can ease tensions and bring a smile.
50. The jest was foolish and ill-judged; I offer my sincere apologies.
51. My words were spoken in jest, without the intent to harm or insult.
52. A harmless jest between friends was misconstrued and caused offense.
53. His constant jests often disguise uneasiness and self-doubt.
54. Her attempts at jest came off as rude and lacking wit.
55. My jest was ill-timed and poorly judged; please accept my sincerest apology.
56. My words were jests, spoken without malice or offense intended.
57. Though I spoke in jest, my words have caused you pain; for that I am truly sorry.
58. Her joke was meant only in jest, to provoke laughter not hurt feelings.
59. My comment was foolish jest uttered without thinking; please forgive the distress it caused.
60. Please understand, though my words were jests they were spoken without ill intent.

Common Phases

1. In jest - As a joke; not seriously or sincerely.
The comedian spoke in jest, intending to amuse his audience, not cause offense.
2. Jesting aside - Setting jokes aside; becoming serious again.
Jesting aside, we do actually have an important decision to make.
3. Poor jest - A joke or funny comment that is considered distasteful or inappropriate.
His racist joke was a poor jest that offended many listeners.
4. Ill-judged jest - A joke or funny remark that turns out to be poorly thought out.
Her ill-judged jest about his hair loss embarrassed him deeply.
5. Harmless jest - A joke or funny comment meant without malice or intent to cause harm.
His seemingly rude comment was intended as a harmless jest among friends.
6. The fool taketh every word for jest. - An old proverb indicating that fools do not recognize when something is intended as a joke.
We should be careful with our humorous remarks, lest the fool taketh every word for jest.
7. Just a jest - Used to indicate that a preceding comment was meant as a joke, not seriously.
I didn't really mean to quit my job - I was just jesting!
8. In mere/poor jest - Joking in a distasteful or inappropriate way.
Her comments about his disability were in poor jest and should not have been uttered.
9. All in jest - Completely as a joke, not meant seriously at all.
Though his comments seemed rude, they were all in jest among close friends.
10. Jest with - To make jokes at the expense of someone.
The men enjoyed jesting with each other on a regular basis.
11. Jest at - To make fun of or joke about someone or something in a disrespectful manner.
He should not have jested at her weight gain so publicly.
12. Taken in jest - Understood to be just a joke, not meant seriously.
Though his comment seemed harsh, it was meant to be taken in jest, not seriously.