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insolence

[/ˈɪnsələns/]
nounfemininepl: insolências
insolência
1. disrespectful and impertinent behavior or speech; rudeness or impudence
The student's insolence toward the teacher resulted in detention.
A insolência do aluno em relação ao professor resultou em detenção.
2. an insolent remark or action; an act of disrespect
His insolence was unacceptable at the formal dinner.
Sua insolência era inaceitável no jantar formal.
NYC Slang
sass, lip, attitude, mouth
Synonyms
impudencerudenessdisrespectimpertinencecheekaudacityirreverence
Antonyms
respectcourtesypolitenessdeferencehumilityreverence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
insolência
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
insolência
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
insolência
Standard European Portuguese usage
General Brazilian
desrespeito
Alternative term emphasizing the disrespectful aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

have the insolence to do something
an act of insolence
insolence of youth
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