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    Insolente (en. Insolent)

    /in.so.lente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who acts or behaves in a contemptuous or impertinent manner.
    His insolent attitude towards the teacher cost him a penalty.
    Su actitud insolente ante el profesor le costó una sanción.
    One who presents themselves in a challenging manner or defies authority.
    The insolent comment in the meeting surprised everyone present.
    El insolente comentario en la reunión sorprendió a todos los presentes.
    Lacking respect for norms or people.
    The insolent way he responded to his mother was unacceptable.
    La insolente manera en que respondió a su madre fue inaceptable.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'insolens', which means 'disrespectful' or 'excessive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    insolent by nature
    A person who exhibits challenging behavior and disrespect.
    insolente de carácter
    insolent attitude
    Behavior that shows disdain or disregard.
    actitud insolente
    insolent comment
    An observation that is challenging or disrespectful.
    comentario insolente

    Related Words

    audacity
    Attitude of shamelessness or lack of shame.
    descaro
    impertinence
    Quality of being impertinent and disrespectful.
    impertinencia
    challenge
    Act of challenging or defying someone, showing boldness.
    desafío
    daring
    Attitude of daring or acting without showing respect to authority.
    atrevimiento

    Slang Meanings

    Insolent kid
    That kid is very insolent with his teachers.
    Ese chaval es muy insolente con sus profesores.
    Insulting in an insolent manner
    I don't like it when they insult in an insolent manner.
    No me gusta cuando insultan de manera insolente.