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/ˈɪn.sə.lənt/ · adjective
Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner..
Near-synonyms: arrogant, bold, cocky; see also Thesaurus:cheeky
Near-synonyms: insubordinate, offensive; see also Thesaurus:arrogant
insolent behaviour
insolent child
insolent remark
“I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera, the gorged dowagers,[…]the chlorotic squatters on huge yachts, the speed-mad fugitives from the furies of ennui, the neurotic victims of mental cirrhosus,[…]!”
What a way do you put yourself in miss! said the insolent.
Diogenes Laertius reports that Diogenes was apt to take the identification with the dog at face value, as when he lifted his leg and relieved himself on a group of young insolents who teased him with a dog's bone […]
Use insolent when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Insolent means Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner..
Common synonyms include impudent, arrogant, bold, cocky.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Near-synonyms: arrogant, bold, cocky; see also Thesaurus:cheeky
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