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Insolent vs Haughtiness - What's the difference?

insolent | haughtiness |

As an adjective insolent

is insulting in manner or words.

As a noun haughtiness is

the state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.

insolent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Insulting in manner or words.
  • Rude.
  • *
  • *:“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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    haughtiness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.

    • Usage notes

    * The plural form is rare in modern works.