insolence

[US]/ˈɪnsələns/
[UK]/ˈɪnsələns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. arrogance; impudence; an attitude of arrogance and rudeness; behavior or words that show disrespect.

Phrases & Collocations

display of insolence

respond with insolence

bold insolence

arrogant insolence

Example Sentences

was fired on the spot for insolence;

Teachers don’t like insolence from pupils.

How can you suffer such insolence?

His insufferable insolence cost him many friends.

His insolence is more than I can stand.

The surely insolence of the waiters drove him into a rage,and he flung his serviette to the floor and stalked out of the restaurant.

The surly insolence of the waiters drove him into a rage,and he flung his serviette to the floor and stalked out of the restaurant.

gazed into her eyes. Tostare is to gaze fixedly; the word can indicate curiosity, boldness, insolence, or stupidity:

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