Insolent: meaning, definitions and examples
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insolent
[ หษชnsษlษnt ]
behavior
Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
Synonyms
cheeky, disrespectful, impertinent, impudent
Examples of usage
- He hated the insolent tone of her voice.
- Don't be so insolent towards your elders.
Translations
Translations of the word "insolent" in other languages:
๐ต๐น insolente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคขเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช unverschรคmt
๐ฎ๐ฉ kurang ajar
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัั ะฒะฐะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bezczelny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก็คผใช (ใถใใใช)
๐ซ๐ท insolent
๐ช๐ธ insolente
๐น๐ท kรผstah
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด๋กํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุญ
๐จ๐ฟ drzรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ drzรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ็คผ็ (wรบlว de)
๐ธ๐ฎ nesramen
๐ฎ๐ธ รณsvรญfinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำฉัะตะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฎแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kobud
๐ฒ๐ฝ insolente
Etymology
The word 'insolent' comes from the Latin word 'insolentem' which means 'unusual, excessive, or haughty'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the meaning of 'arrogant' or 'contemptuous'. Over time, it has retained its negative connotation of disrespectful behavior or speech.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,048, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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