Impudently: meaning, definitions and examples
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impudently
[ ษชmหpjuห.dษnt.li ]
in behavior
Showing a lack of respect and excessive boldness; shamelessly rude or disrespectful.
Synonyms
boldly, brazenly, insolently, rudely.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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impudently |
Use this word when someone behaves in a disrespectful or shameless manner, especially towards someone of higher status.
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boldly |
Appropriate for situations where someone is acting confidently and bravely, especially in a positive way.
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brazenly |
Use this for describing actions that are done without any attempt to hide the behavior, often lacking shame or respect. It carries a negative connotation.
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insolently |
This is suitable for describing speech or behavior that shows a rude or arrogant lack of respect.
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rudely |
Best used to describe behavior or speech that is unkind or disrespectful without concern for others' feelings.
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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:
๐ต๐น descaradamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคถเคฐเฅเคฎเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช unverschรคmt
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara berani
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐั ะฐะฑะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ bezczelnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใใพใใ
๐ซ๐ท impertinemment
๐ช๐ธ descaradamente
๐น๐ท pervasively
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด๋กํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจููุงุญุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nestydnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ bezostyลกne
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ขๆ ่ปๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ brezobzirno
๐ฎ๐ธ รณsvรญfiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตัะฟะฐาััาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cรผrษtkarcasฤฑna
๐ฒ๐ฝ descaradamente
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,809 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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