insolent

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Middle English < Old French < Latin insolens (unaccustomed, unwanted, unusual, immoderate, excessive, arrogant, insolent) < in- (priv.) + solens, ppr. of solere (to be accustomed, to be wont).

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  • (UK) IPA: /ɪnˈsə.lənt/, SAMPA: /In"s@.l@nt/
  • (US) IPA: /ˈɪnsə.lənt/

[edit] Adjective

insolent (comparative more insolent, superlative most insolent)

Positive
insolent

Comparative
more insolent

Superlative
most insolent

  1. insulting in manner or words
  2. rude

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