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unverschämt — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • brazen adj Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
  • impertinent adj Rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that oversteps one's place.
  • impudent adj Bold and disrespectful in a way that shows no shame or embarrassment.
  • insolent adjective Rude and disrespectful, especially in a bold or arrogant way, particularly toward authority.
  • rude adjective Not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.
  • sassy adj Bold, cheeky, or full of spirited attitude, especially toward someone in authority.
  • shameless adj Feeling or showing no shame or embarrassment, even when it would be expected.
  • unconscionable adj So unfair, unreasonable, or immoral that it defies any sense of conscience.

Senses

unverschämt is used for these senses in English:

  • brazen Shameless or impudent; shocking or audacious; brash. [from 1570s]
  • impertinent Insolent, ill-mannered or disrespectful; Disregardful.
  • impudent Not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.
  • insolent Rude.
  • rude Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
  • sassy Bold and spirited, often towards someone in authority; cheeky; impudent; saucy. [from 1799]
  • shameless Having no shame, no guilt nor remorse over something considered wrong; immodest, brazen; unable to feel disgrace.
  • unconscionable Not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.

brazen — full definition

  1. adj Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
  2. adj Made of, or resembling, brass.
  3. verb To face a difficult or embarrassing situation with bold confidence, usually as "brazen it out".

impertinent — full definition

  1. adj Rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that oversteps one's place.
  2. adj (formal) Not relevant to the matter at hand.

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