Insolence

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɪnsÉ™lÉ™ns/

Origin

From Middle French insolence, from Latin insolentia

Full definition of insolence

Noun

1. Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude.
• 5th century BCE, Aristotle, The Art of Rhetoric, ,Wit is well-bred insolence.
2. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
• FullerLoaded with fetters and insolences from the soldiers.
3. (obsolete) The quality of being unusual or novel.

Derived terms

• insolency

Verb

1. (obsolete) To insult.

Anagrams

• selenonic