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insolence vs rudeness

rudeness vs insolence

insolence and rudeness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
insolence Yes No No No
rudeness Yes No No No
As nouns, rudeness is a hypernym of insolence; that is, rudeness is a word with a broader meaning than insolence:
  • insolence: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
  • rudeness: a manner that is rude and insulting
Other hypernyms of insolence include discourtesy.
insolence (noun) rudeness (noun)
an offensive disrespectful impudent act a manner that is rude and insulting
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties a wild or unrefined state
Difference between insolence and rudeness

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