Synonyms

insulting

American

[in-suhl-ting] / ɪnˈsʌl tɪŋ /

adjective

giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.

Synonyms:

nasty, offensive, derogatory, abusive, discourteous, rude

Other Word Forms

insultingly adverb
uninsulting adjective

Etymology

Origin of insulting

First recorded in 1585–95; insult + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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"It's insulting to those restaurateurs to imply you can't do both. No food business should see itself as above the law."

From BBC

There are many issues that could provoke public uproar in Vietnam – including what citizens consider insulting depictions of the Vietnam war – but the nine-dash line is one that consistently draws authorities' attention.

From BBC

On his 50th birthday he writes to his London publisher, insulting his appearance and mocking his miserly advance.

From The Wall Street Journal

The immigration judges union called the job listings “insulting.”

From Los Angeles Times

It produced a viral moment of pure celebration, even if some felt it might have been too bombastic and insulting to Dommaraju.

From The Wall Street Journal

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