insolent
/ˈɪnsələnt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪnsələnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈin(t)-s(ə-)lənt/ (ame, mw)
insolent — 形容詞
- insolentpositive
- more insolentcomparative
- most insolentsuperlative
1. showing a strong lack of respect for another person through deliberately rude la
傲慢無禮
以傲慢態度表現不尊重
showing a strong lack of respect for another person through deliberately rude language or actions — especially when the person being disrespected is older, holds authority, or should be treated politely.
The principal warned Ibrahim that one more insolent reply would get him suspended.
校長警告 Ibrahim，再來一次傲慢無禮的回應就會被停學。
There was an insolent edge to Eva's voice when she answered her mother.
Eva 回答母親時，語氣中帶著傲慢無禮的鋒芒。
collocation: insolent edge / insolent tone / insolent voice
Samir's insolent comment cost him a spot on the project team.
Samir 傲慢無禮的言論讓他失去了參與專案的機會。
The security guard found the teenager's insolent smirk deeply annoying.
那名青少年傲慢無禮的冷笑讓警衛非常惱火。
It was insolent of Pablo to walk away while the manager was still speaking.
Pablo 在經理還在說話時就逕自走開，實在很傲慢無禮。
- rude
broader and less formal; covers any impolite behavior without the element of deliberate arrogance
- disrespectful
closer in meaning but less intense; focuses on lack of proper regard rather than open defiance
- impertinent
similar formality and intensity; often used when someone in a lower position is inappropriately bold toward a superior
- cheeky
informal and much milder; can suggest playful boldness rather than genuine disrespect
- respectful
showing proper regard and consideration for others
- polite
behaving in a socially correct and considerate manner
- courteous
formally polite and attentive to others' needs
文法句型
insolent + noun (reply, tone, remark, behavior)
be insolent to someone
用法筆記
Deliberate disrespect toward someone in authority is the core meaning — stronger than simple 'rude'. Most commonly describes speech (tone, reply, comment) and occasionally behavior or attitude. Rarely used for objects, events, or situations.