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noun im·pu·dence \ˈim-pyə-dən(t)s\

Definition of impudence

  1. :  the quality or state of being impudent

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Examples of impudence in a sentence

  1. <my mother would not tolerate impudence from any of us>

  2. <their impudence irritated everyone at the wedding reception>

14th Century

First Known Use of impudence

14th century

impudence Synonyms

Synonyms
backchat, cheek, impertinence, back talk, insolence, mouth, sass, sauce
Antonyms
civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, politeness, politesse, thoughtfulness
Related Words
comeback, rejoinder, retort, riposte, wisecrack; cuteness, discourtesy, disrespect, guff, impoliteness, nonsense, rudeness, tactlessness; audaciousness, audacity, boldness, brazenness; coarseness, crassness, crudity, vulgarity; abruptness, bluffness, bluntness, brusqueness, crossness, curtness, gruffness, surliness
Near Antonyms
civility, cordiality, courtesy, diplomacy, politeness, tactfulness; consideration, gallantry, gentility, graciousness, smoothness, suaveness, suavity; deference, respect; affability

IMPUDENCE Defined for Kids

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noun im·pu·dence \ˈim-pyə-dəns\

Definition of impudence for Students

  1. :  behavior or speech that is bold and disrespectful

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