insulting

Example Sentences

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His posting was especially insulting to conservative Catholics.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Whether or not she’s the second coming of him as an artist, she’s more insightful than he ever was insulting watercolors of kittens on TV.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It would be insulting to make broad categorical claims about the Catholic church as a whole.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Ian Lewer, who was at the 2018 rugby club dinner with his wife, said the joke was "crude, bad taste and insulting".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Pretend?” he echoes, as though he’s not sure if I’m insulting him.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black