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    Insultante (en. Insulting)

    /insul'tante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That contains an insult or grievance.
    His comment was so insulting that everyone fell silent.
    Su comentario fue tan insultante que todos se quedaron en silencio.
    That provokes or causes a feeling of offense.
    The insulting actions of his coworker made him feel uncomfortable.
    Las acciones insultantes de su compañero de trabajo le hicieron sentir incómodo.
    That hurts a person's dignity.
    The insulting language in the discussion did not help resolve the conflict.
    El lenguaje insultante en la discusión no ayudó a resolver el conflicto.

    Etymology

    From the verb insultar, which comes from the Latin 'insultare', meaning to offend.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    insulting by nature
    Something that, by its essence, always offends.
    insultante por naturaleza
    insulting comment
    An observation that hurts or belittles.
    comentario insultante
    insulting attitude
    Behavior that demeans others.
    actitud insultante

    Related Words

    insult
    Word or act that offends someone.
    insulto
    offense
    Action that hurts or causes displeasure.
    ofensa
    grievance
    Injustice or harm caused to someone.
    agravio

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial term to refer to something that is derogatory.
    That comment is very 'insulting', you shouldn't say it.
    Ese comentario es muy 'insultante', no deberías decirlo.
    Used to describe a person who is rude or hurtful.
    That girl is very 'insulting'.
    Esa chica es muy 'insultante'.