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Insolent
adj, noun
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
"Near-synonyms: arrogant, bold, cocky; see also Thesaurus:cheeky"
- 2 Rude.
"Near-synonyms: insubordinate, offensive; see also Thesaurus:arrogant"
Adjective
- 1 unrestrained by convention or propriety wordnet
- 2 marked by casual disrespect wordnet
Noun
- 1 A person who is insolent.
"What a way do you put yourself in miss! said the insolent."
Etymology
Etymology 1
PIE word *swé From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin īnsolēns (“unaccustomed, unwanted, unusual, immoderate, excessive, arrogant, insolent”), from in- (privative prefix) + solēns, present participle of solēre (“to be accustomed, to be wont”).
Etymology 2
PIE word *swé From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin īnsolēns (“unaccustomed, unwanted, unusual, immoderate, excessive, arrogant, insolent”), from in- (privative prefix) + solēns, present participle of solēre (“to be accustomed, to be wont”).
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