insultingly
2
5.9
- adverb
- /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋli/
- Offensive
:
de forma insultante
- She tried not to soften the science too insultingly, but felt compelled to include rebuttals to anticipated questions.
- insultingly low
Examples
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So, it is fair to say that you feel the world is not as rational and predictable as you've always so adamantly, and sometimes insultingly, claimed?
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The teacher spoke to the student in an insultingly condescending manner, undermining their confidence.
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But that would have been almost insultingly simple.
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Customers want their items returned because their check amount is so insultingly low.
Blog text (29) -
I find your post insultingly simplistic in your treatment of other opinions.
Blog text (31) -
Expecting them to barter chickens for doctor visits is insultingly stupid.
Blog text (27) -
The argument that such forms of ID are necessary for boarding a commercial airliner or renting a car is insultingly off base.
Blog text (5) -
"Will your Majesty address a few remarks to this assemblage before we commence?" he asked in an almost insultingly superior tone.
Fiction book (1993) -
Her comment about his outfit was delivered so insultingly that everyone in the room felt uncomfortable.
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He criticized the plan in an insultingly dismissive tone, making it clear he had no respect for the team's efforts.
Synonyms
25
1.3
In a way that is not polite and shows no respect
15
4.5
In a rude or unpleasant way that upsets people
9
5.6
In a way that makes fun of someone to show you do not respect them
6
7.3
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is foolish
5
4.4
In a rude way that shows no respect
4
7.5
In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
4
4.4
To act in a harsh or mean way that hurts others
3
7.3
In a way that shows you do not respect someone and say bad things about them
3
7.3
With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect
1
7.8
In a way that shows no care for other people's feelings
1
6.9
In a rude or impolite way
1
7.6
In a rude way that shows no respect for people in charge
1
7.8
In a way that shows lack of respect for things people take seriously
1
7.2
In a way that shows disrespect toward someone or something
1
6.7
In a way that makes someone feel very ashamed and small
1
4.2
In a rude way that shows little respect for others
1
6.5
In a way that is not careful about other people's feelings and can embarrass them
1
7.8
In a very strong and unpleasant way that is easy to notice
1
6.7
In a way that shows dislike or makes people feel disgusted
1
8.2
In a rude way that shows no respect for others
In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is silly
In a rude way that shows you think someone is silly
In a way that makes people feel strong dislike and disgust
In a way that says very bad and untrue things about someone
In a way that makes someone feel small and ashamed
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting
In a way that shows little respect for someone or their work
Antonyms
How Offensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word insultingly comes from insult, which long ago used to mean a physical attack, from Latin in- 'on' and saltare 'to jump'. So to speak insultingly is like 'jumping on' someone with words, meaning you try to offend them.