n. 1 the trait of being rude and impertinent; 2 an offensive disrespectful impudent act
The bully showed insolence when picking on the boy.
The bully showed insolence when picking on the boy.
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His goal was the repression of insolence.
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She continues to disobey with insufferable insolence.
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What does insolence mean?
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nervy; gall; cheekiness; impertinence
polite; gentle; mild
3 syllables
in-so-lence
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