Insolence
Bold, disrespectful impudence or attitude toward someone, especially toward authority.
nounInsolence
Bold, disrespectful impudence or attitude toward someone, especially toward authority.
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Imagine This
A student interrupts a lecture with a smug smile and a loud remark, clearly showing no respect for the teacher or the room.
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Sounds Like
in-SUH-luhns
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Looks Like
resembles insolent (adjective); shares the root and the -ence noun suffix
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Remember This
Derived from Latin insolentia, meaning not accustomed or unusual; the sense evolved to mean shameless or brazen impertinence toward authority.
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Other Forms
insolentadjective
insolentlyadverb
insolencynoun
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Connect With
impertinence, audacity, disrespect, cheek, rude behavior
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Note
Insolence describes an attitude or demeanor, not just a single act. It often implies a challenge to authority or social norms and is stronger than mere rudeness.