insolence

He has to learn that petulance is not sarcasm, and that insolence is not invective.

—Disraeli, Benjamin, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield

Sir, the insolence of wealth will creep out.

—Johnson, Samuel known as Dr Johnson

Shehad the rippling muscles of a panther, thesolidityof a water buffalo, and the lazy insolence of a shoe salesman.

—Perelman, S(ydney) J(oseph)

Patron.Commonly a wretch who supports with insolence, and is paid with flattery.

—Johnson, Samuel known as Dr Johnson