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insolently Definition


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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'.



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