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According to Merriam-Webster, "insolent" refers to a person who is rude or disrespectful in a bold and arrogant way.

The Oxford English Dictionary defines "insolent" as having or showing a lack of respect for others, especially in a bold or arrogant way.
Cambridge Dictionary describes "insolent" as behaving in a way that shows you do not respect or care about other people's feelings or opinions.

The manager had to deal with an insolent employee who consistently disrespected his colleagues and superiors.
The insolent tone in her voice made it clear that she was not interested in listening to our proposal.
The new student's insolent behavior in class was disrupting the learning environment and needed to be addressed.