insulting

/in'sʌltiɳ/

Thân thiện

He made an insulting remark during the argument.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Expressing extreme contempt or disrespect: Describes words, actions, or behavior that are highly offensive, rude, and intended to hurt someone's feelings or dignity.
   • Characterized by scorn or abuse: Conveying a strong sense of disdain or insult.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • His insulting remarks about her work were completely uncalled for.
  • The cartoon was criticized for its insulting portrayal of a religious figure.
  • She found his tone to be deeply insulting.

Advanced Usage

• "to be insulting to someone/something": To show a lack of respect that offends a person or group.
  • Such stereotypes are insulting to the intelligence of the audience.
• "beyond insulting": Used for emphasis to describe something as extremely or unacceptably offensive.
  • The offer was so low it was beyond insulting.

Variants and Related Words

• Insult (n/v): The act or an instance of insulting; to speak to or treat with disrespect.
  • He shouted insults at the referee. (n)
  • I didn't mean to insult you. (v)
• Insultingly (adv): In an insulting manner.
  • The salary was insultingly low.

Synonyms

• Offensive: Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry.
• Disparaging: Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory.
• Contemptuous: Showing contempt; scornful.
• Derogatory: Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
• Abusive: Extremely offensive and insulting.

Antonyms

• Complimentary: Expressing a compliment; praising or approving.
• Respectful: Feeling or showing deference and respect.
• Flattering: Full of praise and compliments.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• Add insult to injury: To make a bad situation worse by causing further distress or humiliation.
  • First he was late, and then, to add insult to injury, he forgot the report.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. expressing extreme contempt

Từ đồng nghĩa

• contemptuous
• disdainful
• scornful