impudence

[ˈɪmpjʊdəns]

impudence Definition

• 1. lack of respect or rudeness towards someone who is older or more important
• 2. the quality of being not showing due respect for another person; impertinence

Using impudence: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impudence" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The impudence of the child shocked the teacher.

• Example

  I can't believe the impudence of his request!

• Example

  She had the impudence to ask for a raise after only working for a week.

impudence Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for impudence

• audacity
• cheek
• effrontery
• insolence
• temerity

Antonyms for impudence

• respect
• deference
• politeness

Phrases with impudence

• impudence of youth

  the tendency of young people to be rude or disrespectful

  Example

  The impudence of youth is often excused as a lack of experience.

• impudence of office

  the tendency of people in positions of power to be rude or disrespectful

  Example

  The impudence of office is often seen as a sign of corruption.

• laugh in impudence

  to laugh in a way that shows disrespect or disregard for someone or something

  Example

  He laughed in impudence when he was told to stop talking during the meeting.

Origins of impudence

from Latin 'im-' meaning 'not' + 'pudens' meaning 'ashamed'

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Summary: impudence in Brief

The term 'impudence' [ˈɪmpjʊdəns] refers to a lack of respect or rudeness towards someone who is older or more important. It is often used to describe audacious or cheeky behavior, as in 'The impudence of the child shocked the teacher.' 'Impudence' extends into phrases like 'impudence of youth,' and 'impudence of office,' denoting tendencies of certain groups to be rude or disrespectful.