adj.
Pronunciation: -s( ə -)l ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin insolent-, insolens unaccustomed, overbearing, from in- + solens, present participle of sol ē re to be accustomed; perhaps akin to Latin sodalis comrade ― more at SIB
Date: 14th century
1 : insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct : OVERBEARING
2 : exhibiting boldness or effrontery : IMPUDENT
synonyms see PROUD
– insolent noun
– in · so · lent · ly adverb