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insulting

/ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
in · sult · ing
Adverb:insultingly
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1

Disrespectful or scornfully abusive; expressing or causing an affront to someone's dignity or self-respect.

Example

"She walked out of the meeting after refusing to tolerate his insulting remarks any longer."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'insult', which entered English in the mid-16th century via Middle French or directly from Latin 'insultare', meaning 'to leap upon' or 'to scoff at' (from 'in-' meaning 'upon' and 'saltare' meaning 'to leap').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insulting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insulting
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