Main Entry: in·so·lent

Pronunciation: \-s(ə-)lənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin insolent-, insolens unaccustomed, overbearing, from in- + solens, present participle of solēre to be accustomed; perhaps akin to Latin sodalis comrade — more at sib

Date: 14th century

1 : insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct : overbearing
2 : exhibiting boldness or effrontery : impudent

synonyms see proud

— insolent noun

— in·so·lent·ly adverb