impudence (Meaning)

Wordnet

impudence (n)

an impudent statement

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

Webster

impudence (n.)

The quality of being impudent; assurance, accompanied with a disregard of the presence or opinions of others; shamelessness; forwardness; want of modesty.

impudence Sentence Examples

  1. The child's impudence toward his teacher earned him a detention.
  2. The team's impudence in questioning the umpire's calls led to their ejection from the game.
  3. The politician's impudence in accusing his opponent of corruption sparked a heated debate.
  4. The salesman's impudence in demanding a hefty discount angered the customer.
  5. The student's impudence in interrupting the lecture caused the professor to pause.
  6. The neighbor's impudence in blasting music at all hours of the night drove the others mad.
  7. The impudence of the intruder in breaking into the house without permission was astounding.
  8. The reporter's impudence in grilling the celebrity about their personal life crossed the line.
  9. The impudence of the teenager in smirking at his punishment showed a lack of respect.
  10. The CEO's impudence in firing employees without notice left them devastated.

FAQs About the word impudence

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tactfulness, deference, diplomacy, cordiality, civility, graciousness, deference, cordiality, respect, politeness

The child's impudence toward his teacher earned him a detention.

The team's impudence in questioning the umpire's calls led to their ejection from the game.

The politician's impudence in accusing his opponent of corruption sparked a heated debate.

The salesman's impudence in demanding a hefty discount angered the customer.