insolence

[ in-suh-luhns ]

noun

1. contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech.
2. the quality or condition of being insolent.

Other Words From

• over·inso·lence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of insolence¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Latin word insolentia. See insolent, -ence

Example Sentences

In a “false flag” attempt, another set of fliers purportedly created by Jews used the same incendiary language against Gentiles: “Make the United States a Jewish nation … make a mass attack upon the insolence of non-Jews in this democracy … Gentiles are not human beings, but beasts.”

From Los Angeles Times

He writes: “Begin each day by telling yourself: Today I shall be meeting with interference, ingratitude, insolence, disloyalty, ill will, and selfishness ... None of these things can injure me, for nobody can implicate me in what is degrading.”

From National Geographic

Last month, five of its prominent politicians defected within a few days, several other high-profile stalwarts have since signaled their intention to leave, and a document signed by 1,300 party members that was made public on Thursday accused Mr. Kasselakis of “bullying and insolence” for trying to eject critics and moving the party away from the left.

From New York Times

Moscow accused Pashinyan of behaviour bordering on insolence, and on Friday summoned Armenia's ambassador to protest against "hostile steps".

From Reuters

That was also evident in “the insolence and indifference that you are displaying here,” the judge added, according to another local news source.

From New York Times