Insolent

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnsələnt/

Definitions of insolent

adjective showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Example Sentences

A1 The child was scolded for being insolent to the teacher.

A2 She couldn't stand his insolent behavior any longer.

B1 The customer's insolent attitude towards the staff led to his removal from the store.

B2 His insolent remarks during the meeting offended many of his colleagues.

C1 The diplomat's insolent remarks caused an international incident.

C2 The CEO's insolent behavior towards his employees eventually led to his downfall.

Examples of insolent in a Sentence

formal The student's insolent behavior towards the teacher was unacceptable.

informal She couldn't stand his insolent attitude any longer.

slang Stop being so insolent, it's really annoying.

figurative The storm raged on, its winds howling in an insolent manner.

Grammatical Forms of insolent

• past tense: insulted
• plural: insolents
• comparative: more insolent
• superlative: most insolent
• present tense: insults
• future tense: will insult
• perfect tense: have insulted
• continuous tense: is insulting
• singular: insolent
• positive degree: insolent
• infinitive: to insult
• gerund: insulting
• participle: insulted

Origin and Evolution of insolent

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insolent' originated from the Latin word 'insolentem' which means 'unaccustomed, unusual, excessive'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'insolent' evolved to refer to behavior that is rude, disrespectful, or arrogant.