transcription, транскрипция: [ -s(ə-)lənt ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin insolent-, insolens unaccustomed, overbearing, from in- + solens, present participle of solēre 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