The difference between Insolent and Presumptuous

When used as adjectives, insolent means insulting in manner or words, whereas presumptuous means going beyond what is right, proper, or appropriate because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.


Insolent is also noun with the meaning: a person who is insolent.

check bellow for the other definitions of Insolent and Presumptuous

  1. Insolent as an adjective:

    Insulting in manner or words.

  2. Insolent as an adjective:

    Rude.

  3. Insolent as an adjective:

    Cheeky.

  1. Insolent as a noun:

    A person who is insolent.

  1. Presumptuous as an adjective:

    Going beyond what is right, proper, or appropriate because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.