What is "insulting" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 23-05-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What is "insulting" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "insulting": expressing extreme contempt

Adjective

  • Meaning: expressing extreme contempt
  • Synonyms: contemptuous disdainful insulting scornful
  • Similar: disrespectful
  • Adjective: Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting. He received an insulting letter.
  • Synonyms:

    derogatory, rude, disrespectful, hurtful, offensive, disparaging, degrading, repulsive, biting, slighting, discourteous, insolent, uncivil, ridiculing,

    Antonyms:

    kind, mannerly, respectful, pleasing, complimentary, nice,

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    insulting in English: insulting
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