insolence

Example Sentences

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"Look around you at these monstrosities of insanity, insolence, incompetence and degeneration," he declared in his opening address.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025

Moscow accused Pashinyan of behaviour bordering on insolence, and on Friday summoned Armenia's ambassador to protest against "hostile steps".

From Reuters • Sep. 12, 2023

In a league that has absorbed the competitive nastiness of Bill Laimbeer and Ron Artest and John Stockton and Charles Oakley, Green may be the first player sent home for repeated insolence.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

Simón takes this as insolence, and proof that David can’t count.

From New York Times • May 26, 2020

She stepped out into the hallway, determined to face down his insolence, or his mockery, and was confronted instead by her sister, clearly in distress.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan