Insulting: meaning, definitions and examples
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insulting
[ ˈɪnsʌltɪŋ ]
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.
in a situation
Speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.
Synonyms
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.