insulting

adjective
UK /ɪnˈsʌl.tɪŋ/
US /ɪnˈsʌl.tɪŋ/

Saying something mean that hurts someone's feelings.

His insulting comment made her cry.

SYNONYMS

rudeoffensivehurtfuldisrespectfulmean

RELATED WORDS

insultinsultedinsultinglyoffendoffensive

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Making someone feel bad by saying unkind things.

Stop insulting your brother and say sorry.

3. Showing disrespect toward someone or something.

The insulting remarks about her work upset the whole team.

4. Causing harm or damage to something.

The insulting effects of the chemical damaged the soil.