insolent

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ɪnˈsə.lənt/, SAMPA: /In"s@.l@nt/
• (US) IPA: /ˈɪnsə.lənt/

Adjective

Positive insolent

Comparative more insolent

Superlative most insolent

1. Insolent is to be contemptuous, arrogant or insulting. A man is insolent if he acts 'above himself'.

   On that occasion, Brummel was certainly insolent.