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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesinsolencia
Pronunciation / Transliteration: in.so.len.cia
"Su insolencia hacia el profesor fue inaceptable."
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
Derived from the Latin word 'insolentia', meaning unusualness, arrogance, or pride, from 'insolent-' meaning 'unaccustomed' or 'impertinent'. It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially denoting unusual behavior and later shifting to mean disrespectful or contemptuous speech and conduct.
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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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