insolent

adjective
UK: /ˈɪnsələnt/
US: /ˈɪnsələnt/

  1. Showing a rude and disrespectful lack of respect, often in speech or behavior

    1. His insolent reply angered the teacher.
    2. The student was punished for his insolent behavior towards the principal.

Synonyms

impudent cheeky rude saucy impertinent

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "insolent" is /ˈɪnsələnt/ in British English and /ˈɪnsələnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "insolent": impudent, cheeky, rude, saucy, impertinent.

Example usage of "insolent": "His insolent reply angered the teacher.". More examples on the page.