Enter the word for search

insolent

UK
/ˈɪnsələnt/
US
/ˈɪnsələnt/

Translations

insolentadjective
more insolent
Comp.
most insolent
Super.
UK
/ˈɪnsələnt/
US
/ˈɪnsələnt/
insolentSens courant : irrévérencieux, impoli, avec une nuance d’arrogance.
The insolent student was reprimanded for talking back to the teacher.
L’élève insolent a été réprimandé pour avoir répondu au professeur.
Additional translations
impertinentPlus fréquent quand il s’agit d’une attitude ou d’une remarque jugée irrespectueuse.
Synonyms
cheeky
impudent
sassy
audacious
brazen
disrespectful
rude
impertinent
Antonyms
humble
respectful
polite
insolentnoun
insolents
pl
UK
/ˈɪn.səl.ənt/
US
/ˈɪn.sə.lənt/
insolentNom substantivé : personne insolente, utilisée surtout avec l’article défini ou indéfini.
The teacher was frustrated with the insolent at the back of the class who kept interrupting her lecture.
L’enseignante était exaspérée par l’insolent au fond de la classe qui interrompait sans cesse son cours.
Synonyms
presumptuous person
impudent person
impertinent person
cheeky person
saucy person
mouthy person
brat
upstart
bold-faced person

Definitions

insolentadjective
Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
The insolent student was reprimanded for talking back to the teacher.
Boldly disrespectful in speech, manner, or appearance; impudent.
Her insolent tone shocked the committee.
insolentnoun
A person who is boldly rude or disrespectful.
The teacher was frustrated with the insolent at the back of the class who kept interrupting her lecture.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong