insolence
n.
contemptuousness; rudeness; arrogance
Insolence
insolence
Noun
1. the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
(synonym) crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, cheekiness, freshness
(hypernym) discourtesy, rudeness
(hyponym) chutzpa, chutzpah, hutzpah
2. an offensive disrespectful impudent act
(hypernym) discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity
insolence (f)
n.
insolence, impertinence
Insolence
(v. t.)
To insult.
(n.)
The quality of being unusual or novel.
(n.)
The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal impudence.
(n.)
Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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