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Definition of Insolence
1. Noun. The trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties.
Generic synonyms: Discourtesy, Rudeness
Specialized synonyms: Chutzpa, Chutzpah, Hutzpah
Derivative terms: Cheeky, Crusty, Fresh, Impertinent, Impudent, Insolent, Insolent
2. Noun. An offensive disrespectful impudent act.
Definition of Insolence
1. n. The quality of being unusual or novel.
2. v. t. To insult.
Definition of Insolence
1. Noun. Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Insolence
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Insolence
Literary usage of Insolence
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon (1899)
"... and he shone, says the princess Anne, among the Barbarians, as the sun amidst
the stars of heaven. His disgust of the noise and insolence of the ..."
2. The History of Modern Europe: With an Account of the Decline & Fall of the by William Russell, Charles Coote (1822)
"Will my servants," exclaimed he, " still leave me exposed to the insolence " of
this imperious and ungrateful priest ?"—These words seemed to call for ..."
3. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the by James Boswell, John Wilson Croker (1859)
"... Harrington—Punishment of the Pillory—insolence of Wealth—Extravagance—"
Demosthenes Taylor "—Pamphlets—Goldsmith's Comedies— "The ..."
4. The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper: Including the Series by Alexander Chalmers, Samuel Johnson (1810)
"... that some of vs were hens, V shall not find in me such insolence: :ye what is
this, may ye not suffire sight, low may ye looke троп the candle light ? ..."
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