insulting
UK: ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ | US: ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ
adj. offensive or disrespectful in speech or behavior
v. (present participle of "insult") to speak or act in a way that offends or demeans someone
The word "insult" originates from the Latin insultare, meaning "to leap upon" or "to attack," derived from in- (upon) + saltare (to leap). Over time, it evolved metaphorically to mean verbal or behavioral attacks, hence "offend." The suffix -ing forms the present participle, turning the verb into an adjective describing the act of offending.
His insulting remarks caused outrage at the meeting.
She walked away to avoid responding to his insulting tone.
The article was criticized for its insulting portrayal of immigrants.
Mocking someone’s accent is deeply insulting.
He apologized for his insulting behavior the previous night.