Insultingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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insultingly
[ ɪnˈsʌltɪŋli ]
used to describe an action or behavior
in a manner that is intended to offend or belittle someone
Synonyms
disrespectfully, offensively, rudely.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| insultingly |
Use this word when someone's behavior or words are intended to hurt or offend someone else.
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| offensively |
Select this word when words or actions are particularly charged to cause anger or upset someone.
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| rudely |
This word is appropriate when someone is being impolite or inconsiderate.
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| disrespectfully |
This word fits when someone fails to show proper respect towards others, particularly those in positions of authority.
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Examples of usage
- He spoke insultingly to his colleagues during the meeting.
- She looked at him insultingly, making him feel uncomfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "insultingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insultantemente
🇮🇳 अपमानजनक तरीके से
🇩🇪 beleidigend
🇮🇩 menghina
🇺🇦 образливо
🇵🇱 obraźliwie
🇯🇵 侮辱的に
🇫🇷 insultant
🇪🇸 insultantemente
🇹🇷 hakaret ederek
🇰🇷 모욕적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل مهين
🇨🇿 urážlivě
🇸🇰 urážlivo
🇨🇳 侮辱性地
🇸🇮 žaljivo
🇮🇸 móðgandi
🇰🇿 қорлайтындай
🇬🇪 შეურაცხმყოფლად
🇦🇿 təhqiredici şəkildə
🇲🇽 insultantemente
Etymology
The word 'insultingly' is derived from the verb 'insult', which comes from the Latin word 'insultare', meaning 'to leap upon'. Over time, the word 'insult' has evolved to refer to words or actions that cause offense or injury to someone's dignity. The adverb 'insultingly' is used to describe actions or behaviors that are meant to offend or belittle someone.