Insulting
/ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Pertaining to words or actions that demean, offend, or show disrespect, potentially giving rise to legal claims such as defamation or harassment.
The employee filed a complaint after receiving insulting remarks from a supervisor.
Forms
- insults
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Commentary
Though primarily descriptive, 'insulting' behavior may have legal significance when constituting actionable defamation or workplace harassment.
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