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   insolent

   /ˈɪnsələnt/

   adjective

   • 1. showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect: "she hated the insolent tone of his voice"

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘extravagant, going beyond acceptable limits’): from Latin insolent- ‘immoderate, unaccustomed, arrogant’, from in- ‘not’ + solent- ‘being accustomed’ (from the verb solere).

   Derivatives

   • 1. insolently adverb

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   Insolent means showing scorn or contempt for others, or being bold or impudent. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, examples, and history of this adjective from Merriam-Webster.

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   Insolent means rude and not showing respect. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

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   Insolent means rude and not showing respect. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Insolent means rude or disrespectful to someone who deserves respect. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, examples and word origin of insolent from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Insolent means boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of insolent with example sentences from various sources.

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   Definition of insolent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Insolent means audaciously rude or disrespectful, or presumptuous and insulting. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this adjective, and see examples and related words.