insulting

Example Sentences

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US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick called it "outrageous", "insulting" and "disrespectful".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

It is further insulting to gestational carriers, genetic donors, and intended parents to suggest that the mutual creation of a child is somehow akin to the bondage of chattel slavery.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The video shows rows of students rudely rose and left mid-event while insulting people on the way out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

He can’t manage to get through it without several outbursts insulting the judge, but the trial is the first time in “I Swear” when we see John and his advocates achieve a breakthrough in understanding.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

She said nothing for a moment, while she rearranged her garments, recovering herself a little; then once again that maddening, insulting half-smile curved her lips.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya