insolence

nounHigh-frequency wordMore I words

rude and disrespectful behavior

In a sentence

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

Keep going

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations

a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual

excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree

to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree

charmingly peaceful and free of trouble

Common questions

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.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.