Definition & Meaning of "insolent"in English

insolent

showing a rude and disrespectful attitude or behavior

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most insolent

Comparative

more insolent

gradable

domain

behavior, attitude, social

Examples

The student's insolent response to the teacher's question shocked the entire class.

having a bold attitude without considering the conventions or appropriateness

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