insolence Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
    impertinence; freshness; crust; impudence; cheekiness; gall.
  2. noun an offensive disrespectful impudent act

WordNet

In"so*lence noun
Etymology
F. insolence, L. insolentia. See Insolent.
Definitions
  1. The quality of being unusual or novel. Obs. Spenser.
  2. The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal imprudence.
    Flown with insolence and wine. Milton.
  3. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
    Loaded with fetters and insolences from the soldiers. Fuller.
In"so*lence transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To insult. Obs. Eikon Basilike.

Webster 1913