impudent — showing a rude and disrespectful lack of respect; insolent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a rude and disrespectful lack of respect; insolent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪmpjədənt/
Example Sentences
- How impudent of you to ask for a raise after showing up late every day!
- The impudent teenager rolled her eyes when her mother asked about homework.
- His impudent response to the police officer earned him an extra fine.
impudent
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪmpjədənt/]
showing a rude and disrespectful lack of respect; insolent
The impudent student mocked the teacher right in front of the whole class.
I'M STUDENT - rude and disrespectful, purely impudent!
The impudent student mocks the prudent!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'impudens', combining the prefix 'im-' (not) with 'pudens' (modest, ashamed), derived from 'pudere' meaning 'to be ashamed'. The word entered English in the 16th century.
Breakdown
im- (not) + pudent (from Latin pudens, modest/ashamed) = impudent (showing lack of shame or respect)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“How impudent of you to ask for a raise after showing up late every day!”
“The impudent teenager rolled her eyes when her mother asked about homework.”
“His impudent response to the police officer earned him an extra fine.”
“She gave him an impudent wink after eating his lunch from the office fridge.”
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