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insolent
showing a rude and disrespectful lack of regard for authority
Synonyms
- disrespectful
- impertinent
- rude
Antonyms
- respectful
- polite
- courteous
insolent in a sentence
The substitute teacher was shocked by the insolent remarks from the back row.
The young knight replied insolently to the king, and the entire court fell silent in disbelief at his boldness.
Where it comes from
From Latin insolens 'unaccustomed, arrogant'
Memory hook
INSOLENT sounds like 'in-so-lent' — rudely refusing to lend anyone respect.
Word parts
- in/im/ir — not, opposite
insolent: in- (not) + sol (accustomed)
Read it in context
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