insolent

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing a willful contempt for authority or for the rights and feelings of others.

  - "His insolent behavior towards his teachers earned him several detentions."
  - "The insolent prisoner refused to answer the warden's questions."

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Synonyms

arrogant , bold , cocky , impudent , disrespectful , impertinent , insubordinate , offensive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insolent
solvent , compliant , vexed , perseverant

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Variants

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insolent , insolently , insolents

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Etymology

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From Old French insolens, disobedient, displeasing, from in- 'not' + solens 'obedient'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'insolent' has been used in literature since the 14th century.

2. Insolent is an antonym for obedient or respectful.

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Related Concepts

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1. contempt: A feeling of disrespect or disregard for someone or something.

2. defiance: Open resistance to authority or refusal to obey.

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Quotes

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1. … the tempos were all-out fast and the tone was flat-out "insolent". To some, rock-and-roll was as threatening as Communism and desegregation.

   - Margo Jefferson,{it}New York Times{/it},26 Oct. 1994

2. Sweating, cursing the whole Mickey Mouse operation, they paced themselves with their own "insolent" complaints while the foreman cursed loudest …

   - Jayne Anne Phillips,{it}Granta{/it},Spring 1991

3. They could go days without food or water; they could withstand burning heat …  ; and if they were horribly cruel to their captives, they could themselves accept torture with "insolent" defiance.

   - James A. Michener,{it}Texas{/it},1985

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'insolent' is often used to describe characters who challenge authority or disregard societal norms. In art, insolent themes can be seen in works that depict rebellion or defiance.

How to Memorize "insolent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone disrespecting authority or disregarding the rights and feelings of others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insolent' with disrespect and defiance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'Insolent People Disrespect Others' to help remember the definition.

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