Insolence: meaning, definitions and examples
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insolence
[ ˈɪnsələns ]
in a conversation
Rude and disrespectful behavior or speech; impertinence.
Synonyms
arrogance, audacity, impudence
Examples of usage
- She couldn't believe the insolence of his remarks during the meeting.
- His insolence towards the teacher resulted in detention.
in a formal setting
The quality of being insolent; contemptuous rudeness.
Synonyms
discourtesy, disrespect, rudeness
Examples of usage
- The prince was shocked by the insolence of the servant who spoke back to him.
- Her insolence towards the guests offended everyone.
Translations
Translations of the word "insolence" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insolência
🇮🇳 धृष्टता
🇩🇪 Unverschämtheit
🇮🇩 kesombongan
🇺🇦 нахабство
🇵🇱 bezczelność
🇯🇵 無礼
🇫🇷 insolence
🇪🇸 insolencia
🇹🇷 küstahlık
🇰🇷 무례함
🇸🇦 وقاحة
🇨🇿 drzost
🇸🇰 drzosť
🇨🇳 无礼
🇸🇮 nesramnost
🇮🇸 ómennska
🇰🇿 дөрекілік
🇬🇪 უხერხემლობა
🇦🇿 kobudluq
🇲🇽 insolencia
Word origin
The word 'insolence' originated from the Latin word 'insolentia', which means 'arrogance' or 'immodesty'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'insolence' has retained its negative connotation, referring to disrespectful and impertinent behavior.
See also: insolently.