Insolent and Meek

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Insolent adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Usage example: an appallingly insolent reply to a reasonable request

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Meek is an antonym for insolent.

Nearby Words: insolence, insolently

Meek adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.

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Insolent is an antonym for meek.

Nearby Words: meekness, meekly

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