impudent

/im'pru:dənt/
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impudent

The impudent boy stuck his tongue out at the teacher.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Showing a lack of respect; rude and bold: "impudent" describes behavior or speech that is offensively forward, showing a disregard for others' feelings or social norms.
    • Characterized by improper boldness or audacity: It refers to an attitude that is shamelessly disrespectful or insolent.
Usage and Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The impudent child talked back to the teacher. (The child was disrespectfully bold toward the teacher.)
    • She was shocked by his impudent remarks. (She was shocked by his rude and forward comments.)
    • Giving an impudent answer will not solve the problem. (Providing a disrespectfully bold answer is not helpful.)
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "Impudent" often implies a deliberate, brazen quality to the disrespect, not just accidental rudeness. It suggests a lack of shame or propriety.
  • It can describe both actions (e.g., an impudent act) and people (e.g., an impudent person).
  • The word carries a formal or literary tone, often used in writing or serious speech to strongly condemn disrespectful behavior.
Variants and Related Words
  • Impudence (noun): The quality or state of being impudent.
    • His impudence knew no bounds. (His shameless disrespect was extreme.)
  • Impudently (adverb): In an impudent manner.
    • He stared impudently at the judge. (He stared at the judge with shameless boldness.)
Synonyms
  • Impertinent: Intrusively or presumptuously rude.
  • Insolent: Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
  • Cheeky (informal): Impudent in a playful or irreverent way.
  • Saucy (informal): Impudent in a lively, bold, or flippant manner.
  • Brazen: Bold and without shame.
Antonyms
  • Polite: Showing good manners and respect for others.
  • Respectful: Feeling or showing deference and respect.
  • Deferential: Showing humility and respect.
  • Courteous: Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
Idioms and Phrases
  • None that feature "impudent" as the core word. The term itself is typically used in a straightforward descriptive manner.
impudent

The impudent boy stuck his tongue out at the teacher.

Adjective
  1. improperly forward or bold
    • don't be fresh with me
    • impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
    • an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
    • Don't get wise with me!
  2. marked by casual disrespect
    • a flip answer to serious question
    • the student was kept in for impudent behavior

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