Impudence: meaning, definitions and examples

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impudence

 

[ ˈɪmpjʊdəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

showing disrespect

Impudence is the quality of being impudent, or disrespectful and bold in speech or behavior. It is often characterized by a lack of shame or embarrassment.

Synonyms

audacity, boldness, cheek, insolence

Examples of usage

  • He had the impudence to ignore her completely during the meeting.
  • Her impudence towards the teacher resulted in a detention.
  • The politician's impudence in the face of criticism was astounding.

Translations

Translations of the word "impudence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impertinência

🇮🇳 ढिठाई

🇩🇪 Unverschämtheit

🇮🇩 kelancangan

🇺🇦 нахабство

🇵🇱 bezczelność

🇯🇵 厚かましさ

🇫🇷 impertinence

🇪🇸 descaro

🇹🇷 küstahlık

🇰🇷 뻔뻔함

🇸🇦 وقاحة

🇨🇿 drzost

🇸🇰 drzosť

🇨🇳 无礼

🇸🇮 nesramnost

🇮🇸 ósvífni

🇰🇿 ұятсыздық

🇬🇪 თავხედობა

🇦🇿 arsızlıq

🇲🇽 descaro

Word origin

The word 'impudence' originated from the Latin word 'impudentia', which means shamelessness or lack of modesty. Over time, the term evolved to describe behavior that is disrespectful or bold. The concept of impudence has been present in various cultures and societies throughout history, often associated with challenging authority or social norms.

See also: impudently.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,884, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.