Antonyms for insolent

Grammar : Adj

Spell : in-suh-luhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn sə lənt

Definition of insolent

Origin : late 14c., "contemptuous, arrogant, haughty," from Latin insolentem (nominative insolens) "arrogant, immoderate," literally "unusual," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + solentem, present participle of solere "be accustomed," which possibly is related to sodalis "close companion," and to suescere "become used to." Meaning "contemptuous of rightful authority" is from 1670s. Related: Insolently.

adj bold, disrespectful

Example sentences :

Sure nobody had ever so insolent, so hard-hearted a brother, as I have!
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

She is a vile girl, and has said a hundred insolent things to me.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

I did not find myself indignant at this insolent idea of the Englishman's.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

You have treated this family with disrespect; you have been insolent to this family.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

How dare you repeat so insolent a suspicion to my face, Roland Yorke?
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

What do you mean by such an insolent question, and why should it not be possible?
Extract from : « A Comedy of Marriage and Other Tales » by Guy De Maupassant

At her own mistake, or because my answer struck her as insolent?
Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov

And then she displayed extraordinary strength, will, and insolent courage.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

He gave Bainbridge an order that made the insolent Dey tremble.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 27, 1880 » by Various

Johnson looked as insolent as he dared, and still hesitated.
Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for insolent

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