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insolence

nounHigh-frequency wordMore I words

rude and disrespectful behavior

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Insolence in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing insolence in a sentence.

What the committee read as insolence was really just a refusal to pretend the plan would work.

Synonyms
impertinenceimpudenceeffrontery
Antonyms
deferencecivilityrespect
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Questions about “insolence

Insolence (noun) means rude and disrespectful behavior
Here is insolence used in an example sentence: "What the committee read as insolence was really just a refusal to pretend the plan would work."
Common synonyms for insolence include impertinence, impudence, effrontery.
Antonyms of insolence include deference, civility, respect.
Yes. Insolence is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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