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in·so·lent
 insolent
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
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adjective |
| definition: |
rude, arrogant, or not showing respect in speech or behavior.
The child shocked everyone by speaking in an insolent way to the teacher.- synonyms:
- discourteous, forward, fresh, impolite, impudent, rude
- antonyms:
- polite
- similar words:
- arrogant, bold
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| related words: |
forward, fresh, haughty, impertinent, offensive |
| derivation: |
insolently (adv.) |
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