impudent

[ im-pyuh-duhnt ]

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adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior.
Obsolete. shameless or brazenly immodest.

Origin of impudent

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English from Latin impudent- (stem of impudēns ) “shameless,” equivalent to im- im-² + pud- (base of pudēre “to feel shame”; cf. pudendum) + -ent- -ent

synonym study For impudent

1. See impertinent.

Other words for impudent

1	insulting, rude; saucy, pert; presumptuous, fresh, brazen

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Opposites for impudent

courteous

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Other words from impudent

im·pu·dent·ly, adverb
im·pu·dent·ness, noun

Words that may be confused with impudent

imprudent, impudent

Words Nearby impudent

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How to use impudent in a sentence

Casual use of user slang also changes the tone of this book, from investigative to impudent.
The benefits of running high | Terri Schlichenmeyer | December 28, 2021 | Washington Blade
Forget the dreadful musical remake, Nine, which missed all the impudent wit of the Fellini original.
'The Artist,' 'Hugo,' and the History of Movies About Movies | Stephen Farber | December 28, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
A few weeks ago, the Iranian parliament, again, of course, handpicked by Khamenei, was ready to impeach the impudent Mohallel.
Is Khamenei the New Putin? | Abbas Milani | September 26, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
“It means, my dear, that the Dragoons and the 60th will have to teach these impudent rebels a much-needed lesson,” said her uncle.
The Red Year | Louis Tracy
Aristide, aglow with a sudden impudent inspiration, leant across the marble table.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. Locke

impudent and reckless us he had been all his life, he was now more timid and nervous than an hysterical girl.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV. | Various
Amy actually almost fell out of the window again, and stuck out her tongue like an impudent urchin.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn | Margaret Penrose
And you will find some of the greatest rascals and most impudent liars in the "Synagogues and High Places" of the cities.
God and my Neighbour | Robert Blatchford

British Dictionary definitions for impudent

impudent

/ (ˈɪmpjʊdənt) /

adjective

mischievous, impertinent, or disrespectful
an obsolete word for immodest

Derived forms of impudent

impudently, adverb
impudentness, noun

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