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Insolent vs Obstinant - What's the difference?

insolent | obstinant |

As adjectives the difference between insolent and obstinant

is that insolent is insulting in manner or words while obstinant is (proscribed) obstinate.

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

    External links

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    obstinant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (proscribed) Obstinate.

    • Usage notes

    * (obstinate) The adjective (obstinate) is usually preferred.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * obstinance * obstinancy ----