insulting
/ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: insultings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.
Adjective
Examples
He received an insulting letter.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of giving insult.
Noun
Examples
grievous reproaches, and scornful insultings over him in his affliction
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “insulting” mean?
Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.
Is “insulting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.