insulting

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: in-sult-ing (3)

English Definition

Disrespectful or scornful; abusive.

Example Sentence

His insulting remarks angered everyone.

US IPA /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/

UK IPA /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/

offensive rude abusive disrespectful derogatory

respectful polite complimentary