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insolent Synonyms

Another word for insolent

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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect, especially toward an elder or person in authority.

Usage Example

"The teacher sent the student to the principal's office for his impudent remarks during the lecture."

Strongest
impudent
impertinent
disrespectful
Strong
insubordinate
rude
brazen
cheeky
audacious
contemptuous
presumptuous

Opposites of insolent

The opposite of insolent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

respectful
deferential
polite
courteous
civil
humble
obedient
submissive
See all opposites of insolent

• Nearby Words

insofar
insole
insolence
insolent
insolently
insoluble
insolvable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Insolent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/insolent
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