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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInsolence
/ˈɪn.sə.ləns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Behavior that shows a lack of respect for others; rudeness.
"His insolence towards the teacher was shocking and unacceptable." - 2
An instance of insolent behavior.
"The student's insolence during the meeting led to a reprimand."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'insolence' originates from the Latin 'insolentia', meaning 'unaccustomed' or 'unusual', which evolved through Old French 'insolence' in the 14th century, reflecting a shift towards the meaning of rudeness or disrespect.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Insolence" is said worldwide
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insolence
Transliteration: ɛ̃.sɔ.lɑ̃s
"Son insolence envers le professeur était choquante."
Unverschämtheit
Transliteration: ʊn.fɛʁˈʃeːm.taɪt
"Seine Unverschämtheit gegenüber dem Lehrer war inakzeptabel."
insolenza
Transliteration: in.so.lɛn.tsa
"La sua insolenza verso l'insegnante era scioccante."
insolencia
Transliteration: in.so.len.cia
"Su insolencia hacia el profesor fue inaceptable."
insolência
Transliteration: in.so.lẽ.si.a
"A insolência dele em relação ao professor foi chocante."
अवज्ञा
Transliteration: avagya
"उसकी अवज्ञा शिक्षक के प्रति अस्वीकार्य थी।"
无礼
Transliteration: wú lǐ
"他对老师的无礼行为令人震惊。"
무례
Transliteration: mu-rae
"그의 무례함은 교사에게 충격적이었다."
無礼
Transliteration: burai
"彼の教師に対する無礼は衝撃的だった。"
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