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insulting

adjectiveformal/ĩ.suɫ.ˈtu.o.zu/low

in·sul·tu·o·so

Definition

Containing or constituting an insult; offensive, abusive.
His words were considered insulting by the interlocutor.
The comment was of an insulting nature.
Common collocations
insulting languageinsulting behaviour

Etymology

Do latim 'insultuosus', de 'insultus' (insulto).

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