Insulting Meaning in English
word · lemma: insult
/ˌɪnˈsəɫtɪŋ/
in-SUHL-ting
/ɪnsˈʌltɪŋ/
in-SUHL-ting
释义
Saying or doing something that is rude or disrespectful and hurts someone’s feelings or dignity.
用法与细微差别
Typically used to describe words, gestures, or behavior. More formal than 'mean' or 'rude.' Common collocations: 'insulting remarks,' 'insulting behavior.' Avoid using it about objects or situations unless personified.
Spanish: insultante - ofensivoPortuguese (BR): insultante - ofensivoPortuguese (PT): insultuoso - ofensivoChinese (Simplified): 侮辱的 - 冒犯的Chinese (Traditional): 侮辱的 - 冒犯的Hindi: अपमानजनकArabic: مُهين - جارحBengali: অপমানজনক - অবমাননাকরRussian: оскорбительныйJapanese: 侮辱的Vietnamese: xúc phạm - lăng mạKorean: 모욕적인Turkish: aşağılayıcı - hakaret içerenUrdu: توہین آمیزIndonesian: menghina - menghina (sifat)
例句
His insulting words made her cry.
basic
That was an insulting gesture.
basic
He found the comment insulting.
basic
Stop making those insulting jokes—no one is laughing.
natural
Many employees thought the email was insulting and complained to HR.
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She gave me an insulting look when I asked for help.
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