insolence Definition

insolent
adj

1. Rude or insulting; showing a lack of respect.

Thesaurus: impertinent, rude, disrespectful, impudent, insubordinate, defiant, presumptuous, forward, brazen, saucy, fresh, cheeky.

Derivative: insolence
noun

A lack of respect; rudeness
Thesaurus: audacity, rudeness, impertinence, presumptuousness, impudence, defiance, effrontery, gall, disrespect, insubordination, sauciness, lip (slang), cheekiness; Antonym: respect, politeness.

Derivative: insolently
adverb

Etymology: 14c: from Latin insolens, literally ‘departing from custom'.