insolence
Insolence (noun) means Rude, disrespectful, or arrogant behavior, especially toward someone owed respect. Example: “The teacher wouldn't tolerate any insolence from the students.”
How to use insolence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBold, disrespectful rudeness, especially toward someone in authority.
Word forms
insolenced past tense, insolences plural, insolences singular
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The teacher wouldn't tolerate any _____ from the students.
Etymology
From Latin insolentia, related to insolens ("unaccustomed, arrogant").
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What does “insolence” mean?
The word “insolence” means rude, disrespectful, or arrogant behavior, especially toward someone owed respect. In plain terms, bold, disrespectful rudeness, especially toward someone in authority.
How do you pronounce “insolence”?
“Insolence” is pronounced IHN-suh-luhns (/ˈɪn.sə.ləns/ in IPA).
How do you use “insolence” in a sentence?
Here is “insolence” used in a sentence: “The teacher wouldn't tolerate any insolence from the students.”
What part of speech is “insolence”?
“Insolence” is a noun.
Where does the word “insolence” come from?
The word “insolence” comes from Latin. From Latin insolentia, related to insolens ("unaccustomed, arrogant").