For Insights or Insight?

Insight is a noun, simple enough. The question is whether or not it can and should be used as a plural noun, insights, as in more than one. Avoid the plural construction. Because the noun insight means clear understanding, it doesn't lend itself well to counting.

How do you use insights in a sentence?

Watching the shoppers at the sales gave her a first-hand insight into crowd psychology.
  1. He had an insight into human nature.
  2. The research will provide direct insight into molecular mechanisms.
  3. The book gives a fascinating insight into Mrs Blair's character.
  4. These texts give the reader an insight into the Chinese mind.

How do you use the word insights?

Insight sentence example
  1. The book gives insight into rural family life in 1930's Ireland. ...
  2. She gave him insight into how Katie and her mother felt about the subject. ...
  3. He had wonderful gifts of insight , and spoke to the birds. ...
  4. The research gives insight into the theory of evolution.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.