noun
impudence
IHMP-yuh-duhns
Impudence (noun) means Bold, disrespectful behaviour or speech that shows no shame. Example: “She had the impudence to demand a refund after breaking the item herself.”
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Bold, disrespectful behaviour or speech that shows no shame.
"She had the impudence to demand a refund after breaking the item herself."
"The student was sent to the head teacher for his impudence."
How to use impudence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCheeky, disrespectful behaviour done with no sense of shame.
Common pairings
sheer impudence
the impudence to
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Word forms
- Plural
- impudences
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Etymology
From Middle French impudence, from Latin impudentia.
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What does “impudence” mean?
The word “impudence” means bold, disrespectful behaviour or speech that shows no shame. In plain terms, cheeky, disrespectful behaviour done with no sense of shame.
How do you pronounce “impudence”?
“Impudence” is pronounced IHMP-yuh-duhns (/ˈɪmpjədəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “impudence” in a sentence?
Here is “impudence” used in a sentence: “She had the impudence to demand a refund after breaking the item herself.”
What is another word for “impudence”?
Words with a similar meaning to “impudence” include cheek, sauciness, audacity, audaciousness, brashness and brass.
What part of speech is “impudence”?
“Impudence” is a noun.
Where does the word “impudence” come from?
The word “impudence” comes from Latin. From Middle French impudence, from Latin impudentia.
