insolence
(noun) an offensive disrespectful impudent act
crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness
(noun) the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Source: WordNet® 3.1
insolence (countable and uncountable, plural insolences)
Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude.
Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
(obsolete) The quality of being unusual or novel.
insolence (third-person singular simple present insolences, present participle insolencing, simple past and past participle insolenced)
(obsolete) To insult.
• incensole, selenonic
Source: Wiktionary
In"so*lence, n. Etym: [F. insolence, L. insolentia. See Insolent.]
1. The quality of being unusual or novel. [Obs.] Spenser.
2. The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal imprudence. Flown with insolence and wine. Milton.
3. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult. Loaded with fetters and insolences from the soldiers. Fuller.
In"so*lence, v. t.
Definition: To insult. [Obs.] Eikon Basilike.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 May 2025
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
