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insolence

 

[ ˈɪnsələns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,701, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.