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- [in-suhl-ting]
- /ɪnˈsʌl tɪŋ/
- /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-suhl-ting]
- /ɪnˈsʌl tɪŋ/
Definitions of insulting word
- adjective insulting giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc. 1
- verb with object insulting to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront. 1
- verb with object insulting to affect as an affront; offend or demean. 1
- verb with object insulting Archaic. to attack; assault. 1
- verb without object insulting Archaic. to behave with insolent triumph; exult contemptuously (usually followed by on, upon, or over). 1
- noun insulting an insolent or contemptuously rude action or remark; affront. 1
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Origin of insulting
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; insult + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Insulting
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determiner
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insulting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insulting
adj insulting
- derogatory — If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- disrespectful — characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.
- hurtful — causing hurt or injury; injurious; harmful.
- offensive — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
adjective insulting
- abusive — Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people.
- impertinent — intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth.
- wounding — an injury, usually involving division of tissue or rupture of the integument or mucous membrane, due to external violence or some mechanical agency rather than disease.
noun insulting
- name-calling — the use of abusive names to belittle or humiliate another person in a political campaign, an argument, etc.
Antonyms for insulting
adj insulting
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- mannerly — having or showing good manners; courteous; polite.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
adjective insulting
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
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