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in·so·lent /ˈɪnsələnt/ adjective RUDE/IMPOLITErude and not showing any respect 粗鲁无礼的，傲慢的 → cheeky an insolent tone of voice 傲慢的语气 You insolent child! 你这个没礼貌的孩子！► see thesaurus at rude —insolently adverb —insolence noun [uncountable]Examples from the Corpusinsolent• Although she didn't actually say anything offensive, her expression was sulky, insolent, and hostile.• The band is known for their insolent attitude.• Joe was disciplined for being insolent toward the teacher.Origin insolent (1300-1400) Latin insolens “unusual, proud”, from solere “to be used to something”in·so·lent adjectiveChineseSyllable not any Corpus showing and respect rude |