Insulting: meaning, definitions and examples

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insulting

 

[ ˈɪnsʌltɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a conversation

Intended to harm or offend someone in a very rude way.

Synonyms

abusive, derogatory, offensive

Examples of usage

  • He made some insulting remarks about her appearance.
  • Don't take his insulting comments personally.
Context #2 | Verb

in a situation

Speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.

Synonyms

disrespect, humiliate, offend

Examples of usage

  • He insulted her by calling her names.
  • She felt insulted by his rude behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "insulting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insultante

🇮🇳 अपमानजनक

🇩🇪 beleidigend

🇮🇩 menghina

🇺🇦 образливий

🇵🇱 obraźliwy

🇯🇵 侮辱的な (ぶじょくてきな)

🇫🇷 insultant

🇪🇸 insultante

🇹🇷 hakaret

🇰🇷 모욕적인 (moyokjeog-in)

🇸🇦 مهين

🇨🇿 urážlivý

🇸🇰 urážlivý

🇨🇳 侮辱的 (wǔrǔ de)

🇸🇮 žaljiv

🇮🇸 móðgandi

🇰🇿 қорлайтын

🇬🇪 შემაკავებელი

🇦🇿 təhqiredici

🇲🇽 insultante

Etymology

The word 'insulting' originated from the Latin word 'insultare', which means 'to jump or trample upon'. Over time, it evolved to include the idea of verbally attacking or offending someone. The use of insults has been a common form of negative communication throughout history, often used to assert dominance or belittle others.

See also: insult, insulted, insultingly, insults.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,282, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.