Disgraceful vs Insolent - What's the difference?
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Disgraceful is a related term of insolent. As adjectives the difference between disgraceful and insolent is that disgraceful is bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful while insolent is insulting in manner or words.
disgraceful English
Alternative forms
* disgracefull (archaic)
Adjective
( en adjective)
Bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful.
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Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation.
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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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