Word
insulting
Phoneticsin·sult·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈsəɫtɪŋ/
UK/ɪnsˈʌltɪŋ/
Definitions
01offensive or rude
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. rude or offensive in a way that is intended to upset someone.
adj. characterised by or containing an insult; intended to offend or demean the recipient.
“I found his comments about my cooking very insulting.”
“The diplomat's refusal to acknowledge the local customs was seen as deeply insulting by the host nation's representatives.”
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02the act of offending
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of saying or doing something rude to someone.
n. the action of treating someone with disrespect or scornful abuse.
“The constant insulting from the crowd made it hard for the players to focus.”
“The systematic insulting of political opponents has become a regrettable feature of modern televised debates.”
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Real-World Examples
“He celebrated the win in front of the travelling Strasbourg fans, a response, Rosenior said, to insulting chants about his family from the away end.” “She said it was not only "insulting", but made her consider what sort of training the staff might have had.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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