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    insolent
    /ˈɪnsələnt/

    adjective

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

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINSOLENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. us / ˈɪn·sə·lənt / Add to word list. (of a person or a person’s behavior) intentionally and rudely showing no respect: Students were often inattentive, sometimes even insolent, and showed relatively little interest in their work. insolently. adverb us / ˈɪn·sə·lənt·li /

    • Traditional

      INSOLENT translate: 無禮的，侮慢的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Insolently

      INSOLENTLY definition: 1. in a rude way that does not show...

    • Simplified

      INSOLENT translate: 无礼的，侮慢的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Insolent: Japanese Translation

      insolent translate: 傲慢な. Learn more in the Cambridge...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › insolentInsolent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINSOLENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › insolentINSOLENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Insolent definition: boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting. See examples of INSOLENT used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINSOLENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › insolentInsolent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Someone who's insolent is either really doing her own thing, even if it goes against what everyone else is doing, or she’s mildly disrespectful.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › insolentInsolent - definition of insolent by The Free Dictionary

    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.