[in.so.lent] adj [ME, fr. L insolent-, insolens unaccustomed, overbearing, fr. in- + solens, prp. of solere to be accustomed; perh. akin to L sodalis comrade--more at sib] (14c) 1: insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct: overbearing
2: exhibiting boldness or effrontery: impudent syn see proud -- insolent n -- in.so.lent.ly adv