insolence
nounfeminineformal/ĩ.suˈlẽ.sjɐ/low
in·so·lên·ci·a
Definition
Lack of respect; disrespectful, arrogant, or offensive attitude or language.
The student was reprimanded for the insolence shown towards the teacher.
We do not tolerate such a level of insolence in this workplace.
Common collocations
attitude of insolenceanswer with insolencegratuitous insolencepunish insolence
Etymology
Do latim 'insolentia' ('insolência, arrogância').