insolence
Definitions of insolence
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an impudent statementsynonyms: effronterie
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deliberate discourtesysynonyms: grossièreté, impertinence, impolitesseantonyms:civilitéformal or perfunctory politenesstype of:
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impudent aggressivenesssynonyms: audace, culot, effronterie, hardiessetypes:type of:agressivitéthe quality of being bold and enterprising
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the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take libertiessynonyms: effronterie
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an offensive lack of good manners
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a rude expression intended to offend or hurttypes:injure, invective, vitupérationabusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill willtype of:
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an offensive disrespectful impudent actsynonyms: impertinence, impolitessetype of:impolitesse, incivilitéa lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
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