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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInsulting
/ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Causing offense or disrespect.
"His insulting remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable." - 2
Characterized by or containing insults.
"The article was filled with insulting comments about the celebrity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'insulting' originates from the Latin 'insultare', meaning 'to jump on' or 'to attack'. It evolved through Middle French 'insulter', which carried the meaning of 'to affront or abuse'. Over time, it has come to describe actions or remarks that are disrespectful or offensive.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Insulting" is said worldwide
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insultant
Transliteration: ɛ̃.syl.tɑ̃
"Ses remarques étaient très insultantes."
beleidigend
Transliteration: bəˈlaɪdɪɡənt
"Seine beleidigenden Kommentare waren unangebracht."
insultante
Transliteration: in.sulˈtante
"Le sue parole erano molto insultanti."
insultante
Transliteration: insulˈtante
"Sus comentarios fueron muy insultantes."
insultante
Transliteration: ĩ.suɫˈtɐ̃.tʃi
"Os comentários dele foram muito insultantes."
अपमानजनक
Transliteration: apamaanajanak
"उसकी टिप्पणियाँ अपमानजनक थीं।"
侮辱性的
Transliteration: wǔrǔ xìng de
"他的评论是侮辱性的。"
모욕적인
Transliteration: moyokjeogin
"그의 발언은 모욕적이었다."
侮辱的な
Transliteration: bujokuteki na
"彼のコメントは侮辱的だった。"
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