Does anyone else detest being called a noob?

[emmalemmalemma]

I have been playing almost as long as the game has been open, I remember when I was the purple minority amongst a sea of gold, yet I have been called a noob on more than one occasion. I am considerate to other players, and I play well.. in my mind.. So why would I be a noob? Is it that people are hearing the word and saying it without knowing what they're saying? I don't really let it get me down, but it irritates me that I should be called a name.. Especially when it's one that doesn't describe me.. Is it happening to everyone or just me?
-Irritated in Iowa (only I'm not from Iowa, it just starts with an i, like in irritated.)