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insolent

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Main Entry:
in·so·lent 
          Listen to the pronunciation of insolent
Pronunciation:
\-s(ə-)lənt\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin insolent-, insolens unaccustomed, overbearing, from in- + solens, present participle of solēre to be accustomed; perhaps akin to Latin sodalis comrade — more at sib
Date:
14th century
1 : insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct : overbearing 2 : exhibiting boldness or effrontery : impudent
synonyms see proud
insolent noun
in·so·lent·ly adverb


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