impudence — rude and disrespectful behavior; shameless boldness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: rude and disrespectful behavior; shameless boldness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪmpjədəns/
Example Sentences
- The customer's impudence was incredible - he demanded a refund for food he had already eaten completely.
- She had the impudence to ask for a raise after being late every day this month.
- His impudence knew no bounds when he criticized the chef's cooking while eating for free.
impudence
NOUN[/ˈɪmpjədəns/]
rude and disrespectful behavior; shameless boldness
The child's impudence shocked everyone when he mocked the strict headmaster to his face.
Students show impudence despite lessons on prudence!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'impudentia', meaning 'shamelessness'. The word combines the negative prefix 'im-' with 'pudor' (shame) to describe behavior lacking proper shame or modesty.
Breakdown
im- (not/without) + pud- (shame) + -ence (noun suffix meaning 'state of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The customer's impudence was incredible - he demanded a refund for food he had already eaten completely.”
“She had the impudence to ask for a raise after being late every day this month.”
“His impudence knew no bounds when he criticized the chef's cooking while eating for free.”
“The politician's impudence was evident when he denied saying things that were recorded on video.”
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