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insolence

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in·so·lence  (ns-lns)
n.
1. The quality or condition of being insolent.
2. An instance of insolent behavior, treatment, or speech.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.insolence - the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
cheekiness, impertinence, impudence, crust, freshness, gall
rudeness, discourtesy - a manner that is rude and insulting
chutzpa, chutzpah, hutzpah - (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity
2.insolence - an offensive disrespectful impudent act
offense, offensive activity, discourtesy, offence - a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
insolence
noun rudeness, cheek (informal) disrespect, front, abuse, sauce (informal) gall (informal) audacity, boldness, chutzpah U.S., Canad. (informal) insubordination, impertinence, impudence, effrontery, backchat (informal) incivility, sassiness U.S. (informal) pertness, contemptuousness << OPPOSITE politeness
Translations
insolence [ˈɪnsələns] n → insolencia, descaro
insolence [ˈɪnsələns] n → insolence f
insolence [ˈɪnsələns] n → Frechheit f, Unverschämtheit f
insolence [ˈɪnsələns] n → insolenza


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Away, therefore, with your insolence, for I know well when to go fast, and when to go slow.
Fables by Aesop View in context
"Were you not old, I would beat you for your insolence," said Nada, striving to look brave and all the while searching a way to escape.
Nada The Lily by Haggard, Rider H. View in context
' said the soldier; and, setting spurs to his horse, he caused him make a demivolte across the path, raising at the same time the riding rod which he held in his hand, with a purpose of chastising what he considered as the insolence of the peasant.
Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter View in context
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