Definitions for insolence

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness(noun)

    the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

  2. insolence(noun)

    an offensive disrespectful impudent act

Wiktionary

  1. insolence(Noun)

    Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude.

  2. Origin: insolentia

Webster Dictionary

  1. Insolence(noun)

    the quality of being unusual or novel

  2. Insolence(noun)

    the quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal impudence

  3. Insolence(noun)

    insolent conduct or treatment; insult

  4. Insolence(verb)

    to insult


Translations for insolence

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

insolence(noun)

(of a person or his behaviour) insulting or offensive

an insolent stare/remark.

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