insolent

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

Translation

adj. rude; impolite; arrogant; shameless.

Example Sentences

couch in insolent language

The reply was couched in insolent terms.

At these insolent words her anger rose.

The bandit bared his teeth in an insolent smile.

Well,he had shown the insolent fellow the door.

she hated the insolent tone of his voice.

His insolent manner really got my blood up.

As to the Generosity of his Temper, he tells his poor Footman, If he did not wait better --he would turn him away, in the insolent Phrase of, I'll uncase you .

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