insult
verb (used with object)
to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
is insulting
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present progressiveof insult (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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This is insulting to Mr. Warsh, whose public career ought to instill confidence that he can think for himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
Whatever it is, it is insulting to give men special credit for advocating for women when women do it all the time, and often suffer for doing so.
From Slate ● Jan. 17, 2025
Additionally, Alito's snide dishonesty is insulting, and it is meant to be.
From Salon ● May 18, 2024
Star Comes Out said he took deep offense at her reference, saying the Ghost Dance is one of the Oglala Sioux’s “most sacred ceremonies,” “was used with blatant disrespect and is insulting to our Oyate.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
It has caused a lot of pain to people and I think it is insulting to bleep it out.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
