insulting

[ in-suhl-ting ]

adjective

1. giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.

   Synonyms: nasty, offensive, derogatory, abusive, discourteous, rude

Other Words From

• in·sulting·ly adverb
• unin·sulting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of insulting¹

First recorded in 1585–95; insult + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“Even if you spend years insulting Donald Trump, you can get back in his good graces just by praising him,” Colbert said on his show.

From Los Angeles Times

In a year or so, you can expect Trump to take credit for the programs Biden and the Democrats put into place, which is going to be the most insulting thing of all.

From Salon

“Even if you spend years insulting Donald Trump, you can get back in his good graces just by praising him,” Colbert said.

From Salon

Two Ugandans have been detained for allegedly insulting President Yoweri Museveni, the first lady Janet Museveni and the president's son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba on the video sharing platform, TikTok.

From BBC

In July, a 24-year-old man was sentenced to six years in prison for insulting the president and the first family on a TikTok video.

From BBC

Related Words

• biting
• degrading
• derogatory
• disparaging
• disrespectful
• hurtful
• offensive
• repulsive
• rude