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Abrupt vs Insolence - What's the difference?

abrupt | insolence |

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between abrupt and insolence

is that abrupt is (obsolete) broken off while insolence is (obsolete) to insult.

As verbs the difference between abrupt and insolence

is that abrupt is (archaic) to tear off or asunder while insolence is (obsolete) to insult.

As nouns the difference between abrupt and insolence

is that abrupt is (poetic) something which is ; an abyss while insolence is arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude.

As an adjective abrupt

is (obsolete|rare) broken away (from restraint) .

abrupt

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • (obsolete, rare) Broken away (from restraint).
  • Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
    • The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived.
  • * (rfdate) (William Shakespeare), Henry VI Part I, II-iii
    • The cause of your abrupt departure.
  • Curt in manner; brusque; rude; uncivil; impolite.
  • Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.
  • * (rfdate) (Ben Jonson)
    • The abrupt style, which hath many breaches.
  • (obsolete) Broken off.
  • Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.
  • * (rfdate) (Thomson)
    • Tumbling through ricks abrupt .
  • (botany) Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.
    • (Gray)

    Synonyms

    * (precipitous) broken, rough, rugged * (without time to prepare) brusque, sudden * (uncivil)blunt, brusque * (without transition) disconnected, unexpected

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (archaic) To tear off or asunder.
  • * (rfdate) Sir T. (Browne)
    • Till death abrupts them.
  • To interrupt suddenly.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (poetic) Something which is ; an abyss.
  • * (rfdate) (Milton)
    • Over the vast abrupt .

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    insolence

    English

    Noun

  • Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude.
  • * 5th century BCE, ,
    • Wit is well-bred insolence .
  • Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
  • * Fuller
    • Loaded with fetters and insolences from the soldiers.
  • (obsolete) The quality of being unusual or novel.
    • (Spenser)

    Derived terms

    * insolency

    Verb

    (insolenc)
  • (obsolete) To insult.
    • (Eikon Basilike)

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