- present participle of insult.
insulting
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During the interview, Raman raised her eyebrows when Venegas talked about streets filled with “basura,” the word for “trash” that became an insulting pun on Bass’ name hurled by then-candidate Spencer Pratt during the primary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
But one professor said the guidance "will appear at best tone deaf and at worst almost insulting" to households facing poverty.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Most importantly, being in a less reactive state would give me a better shot at attaining my actual goal—getting medical coverage—instead of simply insulting a customer service person.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Delivery can wander toward $60 before tip with insulting ease.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
Frith stood a moment, waiting for me to say something, and it seemed to me stupid and insulting to ignore a matter that must mean so much to everyone in the house.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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