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Definition of: insolent
(in′sə·lənt) adjective
1. Presumptuously or defiantly offensive in language or manner; impudent.
2. Grossly disrespectful; characterized by insolence. See synonyms under HAUGHTY, IMPUDENT. [<L insolens, -entis unusual, haughty, insolent <in- not + solens, -entis, ppr. of solere be wont, accustomed]
—in′so·lent·ly adverb
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