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    insolence
    /ˈɪnsələns/

    noun

    • 1. rude and disrespectful behaviour: "she was sacked for insolence"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINSOLENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Insolence is rude behaviour that does not show respect. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of insolence with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and the Hansard archive.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › insolenceInsolence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Insolence is the quality or state of being insolent, or an instance of insolent conduct or treatment. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of insolence from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINSOLENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Insolence is rude behavior that does not show respect. Learn how to use this word in sentences with synonyms, antonyms and translations.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › insolenceINSOLENCE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Insolence is contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of this word from Dictionary.com, with example sentences from literature and history.

  6. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › insolenceinsolence - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · Insolence is contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting, arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude. It comes from Latin īnsolentia and has related terms in English and French.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › insolenceInsolence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Insolence is what rude and stuck-up people show off every chance they get. They ignore their parents, walk out on dinner bills, elbow old people out of the way, and tell professors their clothes look cheap.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINSOLENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Insolence is contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech, or the quality or condition of being insolent. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › InsolenceInsolence - definition of insolence by The Free Dictionary

    1. Audaciously rude or disrespectful; impertinent or impudent. 2. Archaic Presumptuous and insulting in manner or speech; arrogant. [Middle English, from Latin īnsolēns, īnsolent-, immoderate, arrogant : in-, not; see in-1 + solēns, present participle of solēre, to be accustomed.] in′so·lence (-ləns) n. in′so·lent·ly adv.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinsolence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Insolence is extremely rude behaviour that shows a lack of respect for somebody. Learn how to pronounce, use and contrast insolence with related words in English.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINSOLENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Insolent means rude and not showing respect. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, synonyms, antonyms, and translations.