insolence

Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.sə.ləns/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
  2. noun an offensive disrespectful impudent act

Etymology

From Middle French insolence, from Latin īnsolentia.

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Synonyms

crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, cheekiness, freshness

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
discourtesy
Narrower (hyponyms)
chutzpa

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