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insolent

/ɪnˈsɒlənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does insolent mean?

adjective

Showing a bold and uncooperative attitude; impudently bold or presumptuous. Used to describe someone who is rude or impertinent, often in a way that is intended to provoke or annoy.

Example

"The insolent teenager refused to listen to his parents and stayed out late."

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