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/ɪnˈsɜːltɪŋ ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ · in.sult.ing.lang.uage
noun
- Language that is intentionally hurtful, derogatory, or abusive. The politician's use of insulting language during the debate sparked outrage among the audience.
- Forms of communication that are considered impolite, rude, or off-putting. The comedian's use of insulting language in her stand-up routine was met with a mix of laughter and discomfort from the crowd.
adjective
- Characterized by or involving language that is intentionally hurtful or derogatory. The insulting language used by the trolls on social media made it difficult for users to engage in constructive conversations.
Synonyms
abusive languagederogatory languagehurtful languageoffensive languageprovocative languagerude languagescurrilous languagevitriolic language
Antonyms
Did you know? The use of insulting language can be a powerful tool in comedy, as seen in the works of comedians like Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor, who used their words to challenge social norms and push boundaries.