Insolent and Retiring

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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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Retiring is an antonym for insolent.

Nearby Words: insolence, insolently

Retiring adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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Insolent is an antonym for retiring.

Nearby Words: retire, retired, retirement

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