insolent
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Adjective — Rude and disrespectful, especially in a bold or arrogant way, particularly toward authority.
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Etymology
From Old French, from Latin insolens ("unaccustomed, arrogant"), from in- + solere ("to be accustomed").
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What does “insolent” mean?
The word “insolent” means rude and disrespectful, especially in a bold or arrogant way, particularly toward authority. In plain terms, boldly disrespectful, especially to someone who deserves better treatment.
How do you pronounce “insolent”?
“Insolent” is pronounced IHN-suh-luhnt (/ˈɪn.sə.lənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “insolent” in a sentence?
Here is “insolent” used in a sentence: “The insolent teenager rolled his eyes at every instruction.”
What part of speech is “insolent”?
“Insolent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “insolent” come from?
The word “insolent” comes from Latin. From Old French, from Latin insolens ("unaccustomed, arrogant"), from in- + solere ("to be accustomed").