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insulting

[in-suhl-ting] / ɪnˈsʌl tɪŋ /


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His posting was especially insulting to conservative Catholics.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

“But it was a little insulting at the time, and I’m grateful we have grown so much since then.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The socialist playwright George Bernard Shaw appears several times rudely insulting converts he knew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The family branded that as "totally unacceptable" and "insulting".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“You can’t even imagine how insulting that is.” she says.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart