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- [in-suh-luh nt]
- /ˈɪn sə lənt/
- /ˈɪn.səl.ənt/
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- [in-suh-luh nt]
- /ˈɪn sə lənt/
Definitions of insolent word
- adjective insolent boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply. 1
- noun insolent an insolent person. 1
- noun insolent Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. 1
- adjective insolent impudent, rude 1
- adjective insolent If you say that someone is being insolent, you mean they are being rude to someone they ought to be respectful to. 0
- adjective insolent offensive, impudent, or disrespectful 0
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Origin of insolent
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin insolent- (stem of insolēns) departing from custom, equivalent to in- in-3 + sol- (stem of solēre to be accustomed) + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Insolent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insolent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
insolent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insolent
adj insolent
- abusive — Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people.
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- barefaced — You use barefaced to describe someone's behavior when you want to emphasize that they do not care that they are behaving wrongly.
- brassy — Brassy music is bold, harsh, and loud.
- brazen — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brazen, you mean that they are very bold and do not care what other people think about them or their behaviour.
adjective insolent
- audacious — Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
- disrespectful — characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.
- cheeky — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cheeky, you think that they are slightly rude or disrespectful but in a charming or amusing way.
noun insolent
- coercer — to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition: They coerced him into signing the document.
- harrier — one of a breed of medium-sized hounds, used, usually in packs, in hunting.
- bully — A bully is someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people.
- antagonizer — a person who antagonizes people, or provokes hostility: The leader was an antagonizer of the peasantry. Compare antagonist.
- persecutor — to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Antonyms for insolent
adj insolent
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- servile — slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning: servile flatterers.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
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