insolent
adjective
[ ˈɪns(ə)l(ə)nt ]
• showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
• "she hated the insolent tone of his voice"
Similar:
impertinent,
impudent,
cheeky,
ill-mannered,
bad mannered,
unmannerly,
rude,
impolite,
uncivil,
lacking civility,
discourteous,
disrespectful,
insubordinate,
contemptuous,
presumptuous,
audacious,
bold,
brazen,
brash,
pert,
forward,
insulting,
abusive,
offensive,
fresh,
flip,
cocky,
lippy,
saucy,
sassy,
nervy,
contumelious,
malapert,
mannerless,
Origin:
late Middle English (also in the sense ‘extravagant, going beyond acceptable limits’): from Latin insolent- ‘immoderate, unaccustomed, arrogant’, from in- ‘not’ + solent- ‘being accustomed’ (from the verb solere ).
