/insoˈlente/
#4990 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
insolent, rude, cheeky
Word origin
From Latin insolens ('unusual, arrogant'), from in- ('not') plus solere ('to be accustomed').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- insolens
- English cognates
- insolent
Grammar
Masc pluralinsolentes
Examples
tono profesora.
The boy answered his teacher in an insolent tone.
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I will not tolerate such insolent behaviour.
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He was very rude to his elders.
¡ !
Don't be cheeky with your parents!
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His insolent stare annoyed everyone present.
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