Synonyms for insolent
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : in-suh-luhnt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn sə lənt |
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Définition of insolent
Origin :- late 14c., "contemptuous, arrogant, haughty," from Latin insolentem (nominative insolens) "arrogant, immoderate," literally "unusual," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + solentem, present participle of solere "be accustomed," which possibly is related to sodalis "close companion," and to suescere "become used to." Meaning "contemptuous of rightful authority" is from 1670s. Related: Insolently.
- adj bold, disrespectful
- Sure nobody had ever so insolent, so hard-hearted a brother, as I have!
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- She is a vile girl, and has said a hundred insolent things to me.
- Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
- I did not find myself indignant at this insolent idea of the Englishman's.
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
- You have treated this family with disrespect; you have been insolent to this family.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- How dare you repeat so insolent a suspicion to my face, Roland Yorke?
- Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
- What do you mean by such an insolent question, and why should it not be possible?
- Extract from : « A Comedy of Marriage and Other Tales » by Guy De Maupassant
- At her own mistake, or because my answer struck her as insolent?
- Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov
- And then she displayed extraordinary strength, will, and insolent courage.
- Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
- He gave Bainbridge an order that made the insolent Dey tremble.
- Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 27, 1880 » by Various
- Johnson looked as insolent as he dared, and still hesitated.
- Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
Antonyms for insolent
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