DictionaryRoot: solere
Latin

solere

to be accustomed

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At a sparsely suggested meeting table, a man rudely interrupts a colleague with a mocking smirk and a dismissive palm held toward him.
adjective

insolent

IN-suh-lunt/ˈɪnsələnt/

Boldly rude or disrespectful.

Etymology

Combining “not” with “be accustomed” gave Latin an adjective meaning “unusual, unfamiliar,” but also “arrogant, immoderate.” English preserves that latter sense in behavior showing insulting disregard for others.

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