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单词 insolence
释义

insolence

noun

in·​so·​lence ˈin(t)-s(ə-)lən(t)s How to pronounce insolence (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being insolent
2
: an instance of insolent conduct or treatment

Synonyms

  • back talk
  • backchat
  • cheek
  • impertinence
  • impudence
  • mouth
  • sass
  • sauce
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Example Sentences

amazed that parents would tolerate such insolence from their teenaged children her frequent displays of insolence have lowered her standing among movie fans
Recent Examples on the Web In spite of her insolence and his new son, Viserys is dead set on Rhaenyra inheriting the throne. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 His naïve insolence punctures the vanities of other filmmakers while offering no alternative, and the movie that results is a joyless, confused self-abnegation. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2022 Maternal indulgence perhaps helps explain Andrew’s sense of entitlement and insolence. Simon Usborne, Town & Country, 13 Mar. 2022 But genuine fast-break insolence is a quality that’s missing from the lumbering cheek of most of our paint-by-numbers blockbusters. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2022 Surely, this was the final nail in the countercultural coffin, when the band that personified rebellion and insolence was reduced to having their tour sponsored by a retirement-planning trade group. Joe Queenan, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2021 Miss Manners thoroughly disapproves of this guest, whose transgression may have been made out of ignorance but who followed it with insolence. Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2021 Sour cream becomes precious commodity similar to ruthenium or Canadian insolence. Henry Alford, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2021 Infuriated by her students’ insolence and disproportionate power, Gevinson’s Kate Keller persuades a few co-workers to revive Gossip Girl, as a watchdog to provoke better behavior. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 9 July 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

insolence

noun

in·​so·​lence ˈin-sə-ləns How to pronounce insolence (audio)
: lack of respect for rank or authority

insolence

noun

1
as in disrespect
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request amazed that parents would tolerate such insolence from their teenaged children

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • disrespect
  • impudence
  • rudeness
  • impertinence
  • sass
  • back talk
  • retort
  • mouth
  • tactlessness
  • cheek
  • discourtesy
  • impoliteness
  • nonsense
  • audacity
  • rejoinder
  • cuteness
  • boldness
  • sauce
  • crossness
  • brazenness
  • riposte
  • crassness
  • wisecrack
  • backchat
  • vulgarity
  • bluntness
  • brusqueness
  • surliness
  • guff
  • abruptness
  • audaciousness
  • crudity
  • coarseness
  • gruffness
  • curtness
  • comeback
  • bluffness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • politeness
  • diplomacy
  • civility
  • gentility
  • gallantry
  • suavity
  • tactfulness
  • deference
  • graciousness
  • courtesy
  • cordiality
  • smoothness
  • consideration
  • respect
  • affability
  • suaveness
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2
as in disrespectfulness
rude behavior her frequent displays of insolence have lowered her standing among movie fans

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • disrespect
  • disrespectfulness
  • rudeness
  • arrogance
  • impudence
  • impertinence
  • impoliteness
  • incivility
  • discourtesy
  • inconsiderateness
  • ungraciousness
  • inconsideration
  • audacity
  • impertinency
  • shamelessness
  • forwardness
  • boldness
  • brashness
  • dis
  • boorishness
  • churlishness
  • diss
  • vulgarity
  • sauciness
  • discourteousness
  • brusqueness
  • bluntness
  • crudeness
  • crossness
  • abruptness
  • surliness
  • loutishness
  • sullenness
  • gruffness
  • caddishness
  • disagreeableness
  • clownishness
  • brassiness
  • pretension
  • unfitness
  • curtness
  • grumpiness
  • conceitedness
  • crustiness
  • inappropriateness
  • indecency
  • presumption
  • pretense
  • unsuitability
  • incorrectness
  • conceit
  • impropriety
  • crabbedness
  • pretentiousness
  • pretence
  • sharpness
  • improperness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • politeness
  • humility
  • gentility
  • civility
  • thoughtfulness
  • graciousness
  • meekness
  • deference
  • consideration
  • considerateness
  • modesty
  • submissiveness
  • courtesy
  • politesse
  • goodness
  • respectability
  • respectfulness
  • decency
  • hospitality
  • propriety
  • geniality
  • friendliness
  • appropriateness
  • kindness
  • correctness
  • affability
  • acceptability
  • dutifulness
  • genteelness
  • fitness
  • rightness
  • suitability
  • seemliness
  • grace
  • gracefulness
  • cordiality
  • decorousness
  • suitableness
  • respectableness
  • felicitousness
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