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insolence

🇬🇧 UK/'insәlәns/🇺🇸 US
GREC1

Definitions

n.

Rude and disrespectful behavior or speech; arrogant boldness.

傲慢无礼，粗野无礼的言行

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
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solroot
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encestate, quality
=insolence

Common Collocations

  • 1.gross insolence极度无礼
  • 2.insolence of...的傲慢
  • 3.[insolence] behavior[无礼的]行为

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His insolence toward the teacher resulted in serious disciplinary action.

  • 2.

    The customer's insolence made it difficult for staff to assist.

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