insolent

/ˈin(t)-s(ə-)lənt/

Middle English, from Latin insolent-, insolens unaccustomed, overbearing, from in- + solens, present participle of solēre to be accustomed; perhaps akin to Latin sodalis comrade

adjective

  1. insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct : overbearing

  2. exhibiting boldness or effrontery : impudent

proud arrogant haughty lordly insolent overbearing supercilious disdainful mean showing scorn for inferiors. proud may suggest an assumed superiority or loftiness. arrogant implies a claiming for oneself of more consideration or importance than is warranted.