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Italian

insolente

/in.soˈlɛn.te/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

insolent, impudent

  • Disrespectful, arrogant, and rude in speech or behavior.

In a sentence

Ha risposto con un tono insolente che ha fatto arrabbiare tutti.

He answered with an insolent tone that made everyone angry.

Quel ragazzo è spesso insolente verso gli insegnanti a scuola.

That boy is often insolent towards the teachers at school.

Non tollererò mai più un comportamento così insolente in questa casa.

I will never tolerate such insolent behaviour in this house again.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
insolentemasculine · singular
insolentefeminine · singular
insolentimasculine · plural
insolentifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Two-form adjective: '-e' in the singular, '-i' in the plural for both genders.
  • Can also function as a noun: 'un insolente' (an insolent person).

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