insulting

in-sult-ing · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Causing offense or hurt; disrespectful or rude.

  2. 2.

    (As present participle) The act of speaking to or treating someone with disrespect.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    insulting behavior — conduct that shows disrespect
  • •
    personally insulting — offensive on a personal level

Related words

Antonyms: complimentary, flattering, respectful
See also: insult, insulted, offensive
Synonyms: disrespectful, offensive, rude

Etymology

From Latin insultare ("to leap upon, assail"), with the English present participle suffix -ing.