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Synonyms

cant, dissimulation, hypocrisy, piety—more at HYPOCRISY

in·sin·u·ate verb -at·ed; -at·ing [ORIGIN: L insinuare, fr. sinuare to bend, curve, fr. sinus curve]

1 : to introduce gradually or in a subtle, indirect, or artful way

2 : to imply in a subtle or devious way

— in·sin·u·a·tion noun

Synonyms

[1] infiltrate, insert, interpose, introduce, slip, sneak, work, worm

[2] allude, hint, imply, indicate, infer, intimate, suggest—more at HINT

in·sin·u·at·ing adjective 1 : winning favor and confidence by imperceptible degrees

2 : tending gradually to cause doubt, distrust, or change of outlook

in·sip·id adjective 1 : lacking taste or savor

2 : lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : FLAT

— in·si·pid·i·ty noun

Synonyms

[1] flat, flavorless, tasteless; also bland, dilute, thin, watery, weak; plain, unflavored

Antonyms

flavorful, savory, tasty

[2] banal, flat, wishy-washy—more at WISHY-WASHY

in·sist verb [ORIGIN: MF or L; MF insister, fr. L insistere to stand upon, persist, fr. sistere to take a stand]

: to take a resolute stand

Synonyms

affirm, allege, assert, aver, avouch, avow, claim, contend, declare, maintain, profess, protest, warrant—more at CLAIM

usually insist on call, claim, clamor, command, demand, enjoin, exact, press, quest, stipulate—more at DEMAND

in·sis·tence noun : the act of insisting; also : an insistent attitude or quality : URGENCY

in·sis·tent adjective : disposed to insist

— in·sis·tent·ly adverb

Synonyms

dogged, patient, persevering, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious—more at PERSISTENT

in si·tu adverb or adjective [ORIGIN: L, in position]

: in the natural or original position

in·so·far as conjunction : to the extent or degree that

insol abbreviation insoluble

in·so·la·tion noun : solar radiation that has been received

in·sole noun 1 : an inside sole of a shoe

2 : a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

in·so·lence noun 1 : the quality or state of being insolent

2 : an instance of insolent conduct or treatment

Synonyms

back talk, cheek, impertinence, impudence, sauce—more at BACK TALK

brazenness, discourtesy, disrespect, impertinence, impudence, incivility, rudeness—more at DISCOURTESY

in·so·lent adjective : contemptuous, rude, disrespectful, or bold in behavior or language

Synonyms

bold, brash, fresh, impertinent, impudent, nervy, sassy, saucy—more at NERVY

in·sol·u·ble adjective 1 : having or admitting of no solution or explanation

2 : difficult or impossible to dissolve

— in·sol·u·bil·i·ty noun

in·sol·vent adjective 1 : unable or insufficient to pay all debts

2 : IMPOVERISHED, DEFICIENT

— in·sol·ven·cy noun

in·som·nia noun : prolonged and usu. abnormal sleeplessness

— in·som·ni·ac noun

in·so·much as conjunction : INASMUCH AS

insomuch that conjunction : to such a degree that : SO

in·sou·ci·ance noun [ORIGIN: F]

: lighthearted unconcern

Synonyms

apathy, disinterestedness, disregard, indifference, nonchalance—more at INDIFFERENCE

in·sou·ci·ant adjective : exhibiting or characterized by insouciance

Synonyms

carefree, careless, cavalier, easygoing, gay, happy-go-lucky, lighthearted, nonchalant, unconcerned

insp abbreviation inspector

in·spect verb : to view closely and critically : EXAMINE

— in·spec·tor noun

Synonyms

audit, check, examine, review, scan, scrutinize, survey; also notice, observe, watch; peruse, pore (over); analyze, dissect; delve (into), explore, investigate, probe, research, study; categorize, classify

in·spec·tion noun 1 : the act of inspecting

2 : a checking or testing of an individual against established standards

Synonyms

audit, check, checkup, examination, review, scan, scrutiny, survey; also analysis, dissection; exploration, investigation, probe, research, study; inquisition, interrogation; perusal; observation, surveillance, watch

inspector general noun : the head of a system of inspection (as of an army)

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