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insolentShowing a rude and disrespectful attitude; boldly disobedient or contemptuous toward authority.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Showing a rude and disrespectful attitude; boldly disobedient or contemptuous toward authority.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnsələnt/

Korean meaning: 무례한, 건방진

Korean pronunciation: 인-솔-런트 (강세: 솔)

Example Sentences

  • The insolent teenager told his mom to 'chill out' when she asked about homework.
  • His insolent smirk during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
  • The insolent cat knocked over my coffee mug and walked away without looking back.

insolent

ADJECTIVE

//ˈɪnsələnt//

Showing a rude and disrespectful attitude; boldly disobedient or contemptuous toward authority.

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💡 Concept

Showing a rude and disrespectful attitude; boldly disobedient or contemptuous toward authority.

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🎵 Rhyme

The insolent rich man sits opulent in his golden chair!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɪnsələnt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootsol
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin insolens, meaning 'contrary to custom' or 'arrogant.' The word literally described someone who acted against established social norms and proper behavior.

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🎵Rhyme

ulentulentulent

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The insolent teenager told his mom to 'chill out' when she asked about homework.

His insolent smirk during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.

😄 Fun example

The insolent cat knocked over my coffee mug and walked away without looking back.

She was fired for her insolent reply to the manager's criticism.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

rudedisrespectfulimpertinentimpudentdefiant

Antonyms

respectfulpolite