German

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French insolence, from Latin insolentia.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɪnzoˈlɛnt͡s/
  • Hyphenation: In‧so‧lenz
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Noun

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Insolenz f (genitive Insolenz, plural Insolenzen)

  1. (dated) insolence (arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude)
    Synonyms: Aufdringlichkeit, Frechheit, Unverschämtheit

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Insolenz” in Duden online
  • Insolenz” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache