insulting

Example Sentences

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But I wanted to be respectful and not say anything insulting.

From Literature

Lawyers who represent relatives of some of those murdered by the IRA said at the time that not naming Stakeknife in the report was "insulting to the families".

From BBC

It’s not my place or intent to warn Black people about racism, because that would be ludicrous and insulting, but I’ll warn the rest of us because in the end, authoritarianism targets everyone.

From Los Angeles Times

But true to his fashion, Mr. Kravitz managed to say it in a way that made it seem very insulting.

From Literature

Benzema reportedly received an offer from Michael Emenalo, sporting director of the Saudi league, which he considered "insulting" as it would amount to "playing for free", apart from his image rights, according to his entourage.

From Barron's