insulting statement

[ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ ˈsteɪtmənt]

nounpl: insulting statements

declaração insultuosa

1. A remark or utterance intended to offend, disrespect, or demean someone

His insulting statement about her appearance hurt her feelings.

A declaração insultuosa dele sobre a aparência dela a magoou.

2. Words or comments that express contempt or lack of respect toward a person

The politician regretted making that insulting statement during the debate.

O político se arrependeu de fazer aquela declaração insultuosa durante o debate.

NYC Slang

diss / disrespectful remark / low blow

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

declaração insultuosa / comentário ofensivo

Most commonly used in formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

fala ofensiva / zoação

More colloquial usage; 'zoação' refers to teasing or mocking

São Paulo

declaração insultuosa / grosseria

Standard usage; 'grosseria' emphasizes rudeness

Portugal

declaração insultuosa / comentário desrespeitoso

Formal Portuguese preference for 'desrespeitoso' (disrespectful)

add insult to injury

throw shade

take a dig at someone

read someone the riot act

tear someone down

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