insolently

Examples

• All

• The Elephant began to laugh insolently.

  Fiction book (1998)

• "No money in it, you mean?" He smiled insolently back at her.

  Fiction book (1990)

• "And what about you?" She stepped forward insolently.

  Fiction book (1997)

• He did not like to hear women talked of so insolently.

  Fiction book (1993)

• He put out his hand, insolently begging for money.

  Fiction book (2001)

• Her brother leaned insolently against the side of the rickety house.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Then he turned to stare insolently at the newcomer in the doorway.

  Fiction book (2001)

• A gull landed on the rail beside his chair and stared insolently at him for a second.

  Fiction book (2002)

• He looks me over slowly, insolently, and I will myself not to stiffen against his intrusive gaze.

  Fiction book (1998)

• The student spoke insolently to the teacher, showing a clear lack of respect.

Synonyms

R

rudely

vsinsolently

25 1.3

In a way that is not polite and shows no respect

is the general notion of disrespect, not only blunt impoliteness

O

offensively

vsinsolently

• Offensive

15 4.5

In a rude or unpleasant way that upsets people

is about lack of respect itself rather than the offence caused

D

disrespectfully

vsinsolently

5 4.4

In a rude way that shows no respect

is the broad idea of rude or disrespectful manner rather than examples

C

contemptuously

vsinsolently

4 7.5

In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something

covers disrespect generally rather than specifically showing contempt

D

discourteously

vsinsolently

1 6.9

In a rude or impolite way

is about showing disrespect, not just failing polite rules

C

cheekily

vsinsolently

• Informal

1 6.2

In a rude but playful way that shows little respect

is more strictly about seriousness of disrespect rather than playfulness

C

crassly

vsinsolently

• Offensive

1 7.8

In a way that shows no care for other people's feelings

is about showing disrespect generally, not only coarse manners

I

impolitely

vsinsolently

1 4.2

In a rude way that shows little respect for others

focuses more on disrespect than simple breaches of manners

I

impudently

vsinsolently

1 8.0

In a rude, bold way that shows no respect

is broader, covering disrespect without the bold or shameless tone

U

ungraciously

vsinsolently

1 7.1

In a rude or unfriendly way

is specifically about disrespect rather than simple lack of charm

I

impertinently

vsinsolently

1 7.6

In a rude way that shows no respect for a person in charge

is the general lack of respect rather than specifically bold tone

B

boorishly

vsinsolently

• Offensive

1 8.2

In a rude way that shows no respect for others

focuses more on deliberate disrespect rather than simple roughness

U

unbecomingly

vsinsolently

• Formal

1 8.1

In a way that is not proper or suitable for the situation

concerns disrespect for people or authority rather than general impropriety

C

contumeliously

vsinsolently

• Offensive

9.9

In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect

is less about scorn and more about general rude behaviour

U

uncouthly

vsinsolently

8.8

In a rude, awkward way that shows little politeness

is centered on disrespect toward people or authority rather than refinement

I

indecorously

vsinsolently

• Formal

8.7

In a way that shows bad manners

is focused on rude disregard of people rather than mere impropriety

S

surlily

vsinsolently

9.9

In a rude, unfriendly way

is about disrespect toward others, not mainly about bad mood

Antonyms

R

respectfully

101 2.3

In a polite way to someone

How Rude

brazenly

9 6.8

insolently

1 7.6

impertinently

1 7.6

rudely

25 1.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology