Meaning
insolence, impudence
- rude, disrespectful behavior or speech
- an insolent or offensive act or remark
In a sentence
Non sopporto la sua continua insolenza.
I cannot stand his constant insolence.
Ha risposto con un'insolenza davvero inaccettabile.
She responded with truly unacceptable insolence.
Perché tolleri tutte queste insolenze?
Why do you tolerate all these insults?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| insolenza | feminine · singular |
| insolenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Describes arrogant disrespect, stronger and more deliberate than simple rudeness (maleducazione).