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insulting

🇬🇧 UK/in'sʌltiŋ/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

adj.

Rude and offensive; intended to hurt or demean someone.

侮辱性的,无礼的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
sultconsult, deliberate, take counsel
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=insulting

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His insulting remarks upset everyone in the meeting.

  • 2.

    Such insulting behavior is completely unacceptable in professional settings.

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