Wordiyoinsolent
🇬🇧 UK/'insәlәnt/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREC1
Definitions
adj.
Rudely disrespectful or arrogant in manner or speech.
傲慢无礼的，粗野的
n.
A person who behaves in a rude and arrogant way.
傲慢无礼的人
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinnot, opposite of
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solroot
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entperforming, being in a state
=insolent
Common Collocations
- 1.insolent remark傲慢的评论
- 2.insolent tone傲慢的语气
- 3.[insolent] attitude[无礼的]态度
Example Sentences
- 1.
His insolent reply to the judge was held in contempt of court.
- 2.
The insolent behavior of the youth shocked the community.