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Insolent vs Audacity - What's the difference?

insolent | audacity |

As an adjective insolent

is insulting in manner or words.

As a noun audacity is

insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.

insolent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Insulting in manner or words.
  • Rude.
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  • *:“I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera, the gorged dowagers,!”
  • Cheeky.

    • Synonyms

    * insulting: arrogant, bold, cocky, impudent * rude: disrespectful, impertinent, insubordinate, offensive * See also * See also

    Related terms

    * insolence * insolency * insolently

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    audacity

    English

    Noun

    (audacities)
  • Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
    • The brash private had the audacity to criticize the general.
    Somebody never pays his loans, yet he has the audacity to ask the bank for money.
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  • Fearlessness, intrepid daring.

    • Synonyms

    * (insolent boldness) audaciousness, outdaciousness, temerity

    Related terms

    * audacious

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