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in·so·lent
 insolent
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- pronunciation:
- In
s
lnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
rude, arrogant, or offensively forward in speech or manner.
She wanted to slap him for making such insolent comments.- synonyms:
- brash, cheeky, discourteous, disrespectful, forward, fresh, impolite, impudent, presumptuous, rude, sassy, uncivil, unmannerly
- antonyms:
- deferential, polite
- similar words:
- arrogant, audacious, bold, brazen, flip, pert, saucy
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| related words: |
contemptuous, disrespectful, familiar, flippant, forward, fresh, haughty, impertinent, obtrusive, offensive, presumptuous, surly |
adverb + (adj.)insolent
both, quite, tauntingly
(adj.)insolent
+ noun
answer,
attack,
bastard,
beefcake,
boy,
brat,
clerk,
creature,
depot,
desk,
driver,
expression,
face,
grin,
look,
manner,
media,
pose,
roll,
silence,
smile,
style,
subtitle,
swine,
tone,
wretch
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| derivation: |
insolently (adv.) |
The word insolent
contains the following part:
in-2
Latin
prefix
that means not, without
  More about this word part:
The prefix in-2 occurs in Latin loanwords and attaches to Latinate bases. The bases of most words prefixed with in-2 are independent
adjectives ( inadvertent
, incognizant
), although the base adjective may no longer be in widespread use (as with incessant
). Exceptions include iniquitous
and indignant
. -in 2 has multiple forms, as the 'n' sound in in-2 assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms ig-, il-2, im-2, and ir-2.
Example words:
inaccurate, inadvertent, inalienable, inanimate, inappropriate, inapt, inarticulate, inaudible, inauspicious, incapable, incessant, incest, incognito, incognizant, incommensurate, incommodious, incompetent, incomplete, incomprehensible, inconceivable, inconclusive, incongruous, inconsiderate, inconsonant, inconspicuous, inconvenient, incorporeal, incorrect, incorrigible, incorrupt, incredible, incredulous, incurable, indecorous, indefeasible, indefinite, indelible, indemnify, independence, independent, indescribable, indestructible, indignant, indirect, indispose, indistinct, individual, indivisible, indolent, indomitable, indubitable, inedible, ineffable, inefficient, ineluctable, inept, inequality, inequity, ineradicable, inert, inevitable, inexorable, inexpensive, inexpiable, inexplicable, infallible, infamous, infelicitous, infidel, infidelity, infinite, infinitesimal, infirmity, informal, infrequent, inimical, inimitable, iniquitous, iniquity, injure, injury, innocuous, innominate, inordinate, insane, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insipid, insolent, insomnia, insouciant, insuperable, intangible, interminable, intractable, intransigent, intransitive, intrepid, invaluable, inveracity, invincible, invisible, irregular
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