English · Word Candidate

insulting

/ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: insultings

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Meaning · English

Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.

Adjective

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).

Meaning · English

The act of giving insult.

Noun

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).

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.

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