contemptuous

  • 131insolent — (adj.) late 14c., contemptuous, arrogant, haughty, from L. insolentem (nom. insolens) arrogant, immoderate, lit. unusual, from in not, opposite of (see IN (Cf. in ) (1)) + solentem, prp. of solere be accustomed, which possibly is related to… …

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  • 132insulting — in sult·ing || ɪn sÊŒltɪŋ adj. offensive, rude and contemptuous in·sult || ɪn sÊŒlt n. affront, offense, rude remark or action v. speak or act in a rude or contemptuous manner, offend, affront …

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