insolence
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7.2
- noun
- /ˈɪn.sə.ləns/
:
insolencia
- I should be reprimanding you for your insolence.
Hubris can be translated as it is, and this one is insolence or insult.
- Hubris can be translated as it is, and this one is insolence or insult.
- And so he tells us that it's not an expression of great insolence or insult, right?
- The phrase came loose from what it was, stuck to it first, and ictic insolence the more he repeated it.
- Moving the immovable means the insolence of a knowledge which argues itself into a freedom from absolute laws.
Examples
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There is an insolence or casualness in the way she regards Baines.
Fiction book (1993) -
What is all this insolence?
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No more will I have to bear her insolence, no more.
Fiction book (1994) -
My father will hear of your insolence!
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Your insolence shall be reported to the principal of this college.
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You need to be punished for your insolence.
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I will not tolerate your insolence!
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Each month, North American supervisors fired or suspended numerous workers for disobedience, insolence, and fighting.
Academic text (1996) -
Willoughby smiles at the Nubian's gall, but Trench explodes at his insolence.
Fiction book (2002) -
Your insolence will not be tolerated in this classroom.
Synonyms
313
1.3
A rude remark or action that hurts someone's feelings
133
3.4
Rude behavior or words that show a lack of respect for someone
125
6.1
Rude talk or behaviour that shows no respect
28
7.4
A deliberate action that offends or shows no respect
27
1.8
Lack of politeness or respect for other people
24
8.1
Rude boldness that shows no shame
10
8.8
Angry words that strongly insult someone
8
7.7
Rude behaviour that shows no respect for other people
7
8.1
Rude behavior or remarks that show a lack of respect
6
7.9
A lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
5
7.9
Rude behavior that shows no politeness
2
7.7
Rude replies to a person in charge
2
9.9
Very rude and hurtful behavior by someone who acts too proud and thinks they are better than others
2
5.5
Rude actions that show no respect for other people
1
4.1
Rude or disrespectful behavior toward other people
1
8.1
Words or actions that are rude and hurt other people's feelings
1
4.5
A way of behaving that shows no respect for someone or something
1
9.8
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
1
7.0
A harsh, rude manner or tone that offends people
1
7.2
Rude talk or behaviour that shows no respect
1
5.8
A bold, slightly rude way of speaking or acting that is playful and shows little respect
1
8.1
Rude behavior that shows you think you are better than others
Bad behavior that shows little respect and hurts others
Showing strong dislike and no respect for a person or thing
Bad behaviour that breaks common polite rules
Being rude and not polite to other people
Antonyms
How Rude
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Insolence comes from Latin parts in- 'not' and solere 'to be used to', so it first meant 'not used to' normal behavior. So, insolence is acting 'not used to' polite rules, meaning rude or disrespectful.