insolente — meaning in English
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English meaning
- audacious adj Bold and daring, often to the point of taking real risks.
- cheeky adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
- 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.
- sassy adj Bold, cheeky, or full of spirited attitude, especially toward someone in authority.
Senses
insolente is used for these senses in English:
- audacious Impudent, insolent.
- cheeky (informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
- flippant Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.
- impudent Not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.
- sassy Bold and spirited, often towards someone in authority; cheeky; impudent; saucy. [from 1799]
- wise guy (informal, mildly, derogatory, sarcastic, or, humorous) One who is insolent or flippant; one who makes jokes or perpetrates pranks.
audacious — full definition
- adj Bold and daring, often to the point of taking real risks.
- adj Rude or disrespectfully bold; showing a shocking lack of manners.
cheeky — full definition
- adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
- adj Informally, describing something indulgent or a bit naughty, often a treat.