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Insolent

/ˈɪnsələnt/
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(adj) Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.

These bank employees seem so politely insolent lately. I wonder what's behind it.
I can't do with him and his insolent ways.
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The ____ teenager replied to his mother's simple request with a very rude and loud comment.

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