Insolent and Shy

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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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Shy is an antonym for insolent.

Nearby Words: insolence, insolently

Shy adjective - Easily frightened.

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Insolent is an antonym for shy.

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

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