English noun: insolence | |||
1. | insolence (attribute) the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties | ||
Synonyms | cheekiness, crust, freshness, gall, impertinence, impudence | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discourtesy, rudeness | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | chutzpa, chutzpah, hutzpah | ||
2. | insolence (act) an offensive disrespectful impudent act | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity | ||