insolence

CEFRC1

/ˈɪn.sə.ləns/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Rude and disrespectful behavior toward someone.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.

Examples

  • I can't put up with his insolence.

  • I don't have to stand for such insolence on Tom's part.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The quality of being unusual or novel.

  2. Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To insult.

More examples

In context

  • His manner partakes of insolence.

  • They are fond of fun and therefore witty, wit being well-bred insolence.

  • all the insolence of imaginary superiority

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The student's rude blank towards the teacher resulted in an immediate detention.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French insolence, from Latin īnsolentia.