insulting
UK/in'sʌltiŋ/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Rude and offensive; intended to hurt someone's pride or dignity.
侮辱性的，无礼的（意在伤害某人的尊严）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom insult (in- 'upon' + sult 'leap') + -ing as an adjective. Something insulting 'leaps upon' your dignity — it treats you with contempt. Here in- means 'onto,' not 'not.'
Root sult still carries 9 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.insulting remark侮辱性的话
- 2.deeply insulting极具侮辱性
- 3.insulting behavior无礼的行为
- 4.insulting tone侮辱性的语气
Example Sentences
- 1.
His insulting remarks left the whole room silent.
- 2.
It was insulting to be offered so little for the work.
- 3.
She found his tone deeply insulting.