insulting

insulting(
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suhl
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tihng
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. ofensivo
We all agreed the speech had been insensitive and insulting.Estábamos todos de acuerdo que el discurso había sido insensible y ofensivo.
b. insultante
The most insulting thing is that he doesn't even listen to me when I speak.Lo más insultante es que ni siquiera me escucha cuando hablo.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
The doctor was extremely insulting and refused to treat me.El médico me dijo cosas muy ofensivas y se negó a tratarme.
There's no need to be insulting!¡No hay motivos para insultar!
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