Synonyms for insolent


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-suh-luhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn sə lənt

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Définition 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

Antonyms for insolent

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