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Altered lines not disrespectful (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

insolent

'disrespectful' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'altered lines not' is the wordplay.
'altered' indicates anagramming the letters.
'lines'+'not'='linesnot'
'linesnot' with letters rearranged gives 'INSOLENT'.

(Other definitions for insolent that I've seen before include "Rudely disrespectful" , "Rude and disrespectful" , "Pert" , "Extremely fresh" , "Brash" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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