What is the definition of an inflammatory comment?

Answer 1

An inflammatory comment is a statement or remark that is intended to provoke an emotional response, often negative or hostile, from the recipient or audience. These comments can be controversial, offensive, or incendiary in nature, and are typically made to evoke strong reactions or stir up conflict. Inflammatory comments can lead to heated debates, arguments, or even escalate into confrontations if not handled carefully.

Answer 2

An inflammatory comment is a comment that is used to arouse emotion, usually anger. This can be an insult, a racist remark, or any other mean spirited comment. An example of an inflammatory comment would be joking about the child molestation charges brought against Michael Jackson so soon after his death. Obviously, a comment such as this would be met with much anger.

Answer 3

An Inflammatory comment is a subjective opinion about someone's statement. It assumes that a person knows the reason for a comment and that the purpose of the comment is only to arouse anger or emotion in those who hear the comment. As such the term says more about the person using the term than to the actual comment. It would be wise to stricken the term from use since most people cannot read the minds of other people.

Answer 4

Oh honey, an inflammatory comment is like adding fuel to a fire. It's a rude or aggressive remark meant to provoke a reaction. Basically, it's the verbal equivalent of poking a bear with a stick.