adjective
insolent
IHN-suh-luhnt
adjective
1
Rude and disrespectful, especially in a bold or arrogant way, particularly toward authority.
"The insolent teenager rolled his eyes at every instruction."
"She gave an insolent reply that made her boss furious."
How to Use Insolent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBoldly disrespectful, especially to someone who deserves better treatment.
Common pairings
insolent remark
insolent behavior
Word Forms
more insolent comparative, insolents plural, most insolent superlative
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Etymology
From Old French, from Latin insolens ("unaccustomed, arrogant"), from in- + solere ("to be accustomed").