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insolente — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • flippant adj Showing a casual disrespect or lack of seriousness about something that deserves more care.
  • impudent adj Bold and disrespectful in a way that shows no shame or embarrassment.
  • insolent adjective Rude and disrespectful, especially in a bold or arrogant way, particularly toward authority.
  • licentious adj Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.

Senses

insolente is used for these senses in English:

  • flippant Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.
  • impudent Not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.
  • licentious Disregarding accepted rules.

Related Portuguese words