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Insolence vs Vulgarity - What's the difference?

insolence | vulgarity | Related terms |

Insolence is a related term of vulgarity.


As nouns the difference between insolence and vulgarity

is that insolence is arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude while vulgarity is (uncountable) the quality of being vulgar.

As a verb insolence

is (obsolete) to insult.

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)

    Anagrams

    * ----

    vulgarity

    English

    Noun

    (vulgarities)
  • (uncountable) The quality of being vulgar.
  • (countable) An offensive or obscene act or expression.

    • Synonyms

    * (offensive act) profanity

    Related terms

    * vulgar