Here are some key points about insolence:
* Disregard for authority: Insolence often involves disregarding or challenging someone in a position of authority.
* Contempt for others: It implies a sense of superiority and a belief that the other person is unworthy of respect.
* Intentionally provocative: Insulting behavior is often deliberate, intended to offend or upset the other person.
Examples of insolence:
* Talking back to a teacher or parent
* Rolling your eyes at someone
* Using offensive language
* Ignoring someone's requests
* Making inappropriate jokes
* Disrupting a meeting or conversation
Synonyms for insolence:
* Audacity
* Arrogance
* Impudence
* Rudeness
* Disrespect
* Contempt
* Brazenness
The opposite of insolence is respect or deference.