Added 9 October 2026
insolence
/ˈɪn.sə.ləns/ noun
Latin root: īnsolentia Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about insolence at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties.
- An offensive disrespectful impudent act.
Origin
From Middle French insolence, from Latin īnsolentia.
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