Impudently: meaning, definitions and examples
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impudently
[ ɪmˈpjuː.dənt.li ]
in behavior
Showing a lack of respect and excessive boldness; shamelessly rude or disrespectful.
Synonyms
boldly, brazenly, insolently, rudely
Examples of usage
- She impudently ignored his warnings.
- The student impudently talked back to the teacher.
in speech
Speaking or behaving in a way that is offensively bold or disrespectful.
Synonyms
audaciously, cheekily, disrespectfully, saucily
Examples of usage
- He impudently claimed he was the best candidate for the job.
- She impudently accused him of lying.
Translations
Translations of the word "impudently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descaradamente
🇮🇳 बेशर्मी से
🇩🇪 unverschämt
🇮🇩 secara berani
🇺🇦 нахабно
🇵🇱 bezczelnie
🇯🇵 厚かましく
🇫🇷 impertinemment
🇪🇸 descaradamente
🇹🇷 pervasively
🇰🇷 무례하게
🇸🇦 بوقاحة
🇨🇿 nestydně
🇸🇰 bezostyšne
🇨🇳 厚颜无耻地
🇸🇮 brezobzirno
🇮🇸 ósvífið
🇰🇿 бетпақтықпен
🇬🇪 ბრაზით
🇦🇿 cürətkarcasına
🇲🇽 descaradamente
Word origin
The word 'impudently' originated from the Latin word 'impudentem' which means 'shameless'. Over time, it evolved in the English language to describe behavior or speech that shows a lack of respect or boldness. The use of 'impudently' can be traced back to the 15th century, where it was used to describe actions that were shamelessly disrespectful. Today, it is still commonly used to characterize behavior or speech that is audaciously rude or insolent.
See also: impudence.