insolent
pronunciation
How to pronounce insolent in British English:
UK [ˈɪnsələnt]
How to pronounce insolent in American English:
US [ˈɪnsələnt]
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- Adjective:
- marked by casual disrespect
- unrestrained by convention or propriety
Word Origin
- insolent (adj.)
- late 14c., "contemptuous, arrogant, haughty," from Latin insolentem (nominative insolens) "arrogant, immoderate," literally "unusual," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + solentem, present participle of solere "be accustomed," which possibly is related to sodalis "close companion," and to suescere "become used to." Meaning "contemptuous of rightful authority" is from 1670s. Related: Insolently.
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Example
- 1. She 's an insolent , ill-mannered girl .
- 2. Don 't let your fear make you insolent .
- 3. I mean I 'm not insolent .
- 4. His insolent speech and behavior upset everyone in the room .
- 5. She bristled at his insolent remarks .