Insolente
/inˈso.lente/noun
A person who is disrespectful or rude in behavior.
Did you know?The term 'insolente' is linked to the Latin 'insolens', which literally means 'unaccustomed' or 'unhallowed', hinting at a breach of social norms.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
insolens
“Unhallowed or unaccustomed, suggesting a defiance of social expectations.”
Old French
Old French
insolent
“Carried over to mean rude or disrespectful.”
Middle English
Middle English
insolent
“Adopted into English with the same meaning of rudeness.”
Modern English
English
insolent
“Continued usage to describe disrespectful behavior, retaining its dark connotation.”