insolent

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 External links

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[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’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

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

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insolent (comparative more insolent, superlative most insolent)

1. insulting in manner or words
2. rude

[edit] Synonyms

• insulting: arrogant, bold, cocky, impudent
• rude: disrespectful, impertinent, insubordinate, offensive
• See also Wikisaurus:cheeky
• See also Wikisaurus:arrogant

[edit] Related terms

• insolence
• insolency
• insolently

[edit] Translations

[edit] External links

• insolent in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• insolent in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• insolent at OneLook® Dictionary Search