INSOLENCE

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

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Etymology

Noun

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.

Verb

insolence (third-person singular simple present insolences, present participle insolencing, simple past and past participle insolenced)

(obsolete) To insult.

Anagrams

• incensole, selenonic

Source: Wiktionary

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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

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