English Explanatory Dictionary

insolence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.
  2. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
  3. The quality of being unusual or novel.
verb
  1. To insult.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪn.sə.ləns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-insolence.wav

Word forms

insolence insolences insolencing insolenced

Etymology

From Middle French insolence, from Latin īnsolentia.

Derived words

dumb insolence insolency
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