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insolent

/ˈɪn.səl.ənt/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈɪn.səl.ənt/

Describes a person or their behavior as rude, disrespectful, or showing a lack of proper respect.

ruОписывает человека или его поведение как грубое, неуважительное или демонстрирующее отсутствие должного почтения.esDescribe a una persona o su comportamiento como grosero, irrespetuoso o que demuestra falta de la debida consideración o reverencia.frQualifie une personne ou son comportement qui manque de respect, de politesse ou de déférence envers autrui, souvent de manière provocante ou effrontée.deBeschreibt eine Person oder ihr Verhalten als grob, respektlos oder ohne gebührenden Respekt; oft auch frech und unverschämt.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou seu comportamento como grosseiro, desrespeitoso ou que demonstra falta de consideração e respeito pelos outros.zh形容人或其行为粗鲁无礼、傲慢不敬,表现出对他人或规则缺乏应有的尊重。arصفة تصف شخصًا أو سلوكًا يتسم بالوقاحة وقلة الاحترام والتجاوز في التعامل مع الآخرين، مع عدم مراعاة المكانة أو الأعراف.

  1. Showing casual disrespect B2 formal

    Behaving or speaking in a way that shows a rude lack of respect, often in a deliberate or offhand manner.

    • The student gave an insolent shrug when the teacher asked him a question.
    • His insolent remarks during the meeting angered everyone.
    • She was fired for her insolent attitude toward the manager.

    ruДерзкийesinsolente (con descaro)frInsolent (manque de respect)deUnverschämtptInsolentezh无礼的arوقح

    Sinônimos: audaciousbrazencheekydisrespectfulimpertinentimpudentinsultingpresumptuousrudesaucy

    Antônimos: civilcourteousdeferentialhumblemannerlyobsequiouspoliterespectful

  2. Unrestrained by convention C1 formal

    Acting or speaking without regard for usual social rules or propriety, often in a boldly defiant or improper way.

    • The poet's insolent disregard for traditional forms shocked critics.
    • Her insolent behavior at the formal dinner embarrassed her family.
    • He made an insolent joke that crossed the line of acceptable humor.

    ruНе сдерживаемый условностямиesDesvergonzado, insolentefrInsolent (sans égard aux convenances)deOhne Rücksicht auf KonventionenptSem se prender às convençõeszh不受习俗约束arغير مقيّد بالأعراف

    Sinônimos: brazendisrespectfulimpertinentimpudentpresumptuousrudeshamelessunbridledunruly

    Antônimos: courteousdeferentialpoliterespectful

  • more insolent comparative form
  • most insolent superlative form