insulting

Example Sentences

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His posting was especially insulting to conservative Catholics.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Braverman, the Reform MP for Fareham and Waterlooville, said Richards' charity role was "insulting and inappropriate" to women with the condition, which affects areas of the body around the womb.

From BBC • 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

“Sure I like children. But they got to be my own and not some other bum’s,” he answered, unintentionally insulting himself.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith