insult
verb (used with object)
to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
were insulting
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past progressiveof insult.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Helen McGrath, whose family farms citrus and avocados in Ventura County, said Rollins’ comments were insulting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2025
"It was alleged that his comments constituted misconduct in that they were insulting towards match officials and/or detrimental to the game and/or brought the game into disrepute," the FA added in a statement.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2023
The negative comments were unprovoked, she continued, adding people were insulting her for being herself.
From Reuters ● Jul. 13, 2023
The drivers said that such reminders were insulting in the context of their strenuous working conditions.
From New York Times ● Aug. 20, 2022
He was happy because once more they were insulting him.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
