adj

impudent

IHMP-yuu-duhnt

Impudent (adj) means Bold and disrespectful in a way that shows no shame or embarrassment. Example: “The impudent child stuck her tongue out at the teacher.”

adj

Bold and disrespectful in a way that shows no shame or embarrassment.

"The impudent child stuck her tongue out at the teacher."

"He gave an impudent grin before walking off with the last slice of cake."

How to use impudent

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCheeky and disrespectful in a way that shows no shame.

Common mistake

Impudent and impertinent both mean "disrespectfully bold," but impudent usually implies more shameless cheek, while impertinent is closer to "rude and out of line."

Easily confused with

impertinent →

Word forms

more impudent comparative, impudenter comparative, most impudent superlative, impudentest superlative

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Etymology

From Latin impudens ("shameless"), from in- + pudere ("to feel shame").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for impudent

student prudent imprudent

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Frequently asked questions

What does “impudent” mean?

The word “impudent” means bold and disrespectful in a way that shows no shame or embarrassment. In plain terms, cheeky and disrespectful in a way that shows no shame.

How do you pronounce “impudent”?

“Impudent” is pronounced IHMP-yuu-duhnt (/ˈɪmpjədn̩t/ in IPA).

How do you use “impudent” in a sentence?

Here is “impudent” used in a sentence: “The impudent child stuck her tongue out at the teacher.”

What part of speech is “impudent”?

“Impudent” is an adjective.

Where does the word “impudent” come from?

The word “impudent” comes from Latin. From Latin impudens ("shameless"), from in- + pudere ("to feel shame").