impudent

[ˈɪmpjʊdənt]

impudent Definition

• 1. not showing due respect for another person; impertinent
• 2. having or showing a lack of respect for someone or something

Using impudent: Examples

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

• Example

  He was punished for his impudent behavior towards the teacher.

• Example

  She made an impudent remark about his appearance.

• Example

  The impudent child talked back to his mother.

• Example

  He had the impudent audacity to ask for a raise after only working there for a week.

impudent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for impudent

• cheeky
• audacious
• insolent
• brazen
• rude

Antonyms for impudent

• respectful
• polite
• courteous

Idioms Using impudent

• an impudent whelp

  a young person who is cheeky and disrespectful

  Example

  The new intern was an impudent whelp who thought he knew everything.

• impudent as a jaybird

  extremely bold and shameless

  Example

  He walked into the meeting impudent as a jaybird, not caring that he was late and disrupting the proceedings.

• impudent tongue

  a tendency to speak rudely or disrespectfully

  Example

  Her impudent tongue often got her into trouble with her friends and family.

Phrases with impudent

• impudent face

  a bold or shameless expression on one's face

  Example

  He had the impudent face to ask for a discount on the already discounted item.

• impudent behavior

  behavior that shows a lack of respect or politeness

  Example

  The customer's impudent behavior towards the waiter resulted in him being asked to leave the restaurant.

• impudent reply

  a rude or disrespectful response to a question or statement

  Example

  Her impudent reply to her boss's request for a report got her into trouble.

Origins of impudent

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

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Summary: impudent in Brief

The term 'impudent' [ˈɪmpjʊdənt] refers to behavior that lacks respect or politeness, often characterized by boldness and shamelessness. It can be used to describe a person's attitude, as in 'He was punished for his impudent behavior towards the teacher,' or their words, as in 'She made an impudent remark about his appearance.' 'Impudent' also appears in idioms like 'impudent as a jaybird,' denoting extreme boldness, and 'an impudent whelp,' referring to a young person who is cheeky and disrespectful.