/ ˈɪnsələnt; NAmE / adjective
extremely rude and showing a lack of respect :
an insolent child / smile
➡ note at rude
► in·so·lence / -əns; NAmE / noun [ U ]:
Her insolence cost her her job.
► in·so·lent·ly adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English (also in the sense extravagant, going beyond acceptable limits ): from Latin insolent- immoderate, unaccustomed, arrogant, from in- not + solent- being accustomed (from the verb solere ).