Unverschämtheit — meaning in English
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English meaning
- audacity noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
- effrontery noun Rude and shameless boldness.
- impertinence noun Rudeness or disrespect, especially from someone speaking out of turn.
- impudence noun Bold, disrespectful behavior or speech that shows no shame.
- insolence noun Rude, disrespectful, or arrogant behavior, especially toward someone owed respect.
- lip noun Either of the two fleshy edges around the mouth.
- sass noun Bold or disrespectful talk; cheek.
- temerity noun Bravery that is foolish because it ignores real danger.
Senses
Unverschämtheit is used for these senses in English:
- audacity Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
- effrontery (uncountable) Insolent and shameless audacity.
- impertinence (countable, uncountable) Insolence; impudence.
- impudence The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.
- impudence Impudent language, conduct or behavior.
- insolence Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.
- lip (slang, uncountable) Backtalk; verbal impertinence.
- sass (US) Backtalk, cheek, sarcasm.
audacity — full definition
- noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
- noun Fearless daring; the willingness to take big risks.
effrontery — full definition
- noun Rude and shameless boldness.
- noun A rude and shameless act of boldness.
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