impudence

noun

ˈim-pyə-dən(t)s How to pronounce impudence (audio)
Definition of impudencenext
1
as in disrespect
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request my mother would not tolerate impudence from any of us

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2
as in disrespectfulness
rude behavior their impudence irritated everyone at the wedding reception

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Recent Examples of impudence Tenacity empowered Warhol to resubmit it a few months later to an elite summer group exhibition at the Arts and Crafts Center of Pittsburgh, where its impudence met an audience ready to eschew the normative and embrace the future. — Natasha Gural, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022 Over dinner, the report of my impudence earned mild punishment from my mom and a smile from my dad, who liked Ol’ Blue Eyes. — Mike Kerrigan, WSJ, 29 July 2022 At the outset, Isabelle is confused more than disbelieving when Joan (Mikaela Rae Macias) interrupts her teenage impudence and confides these visions to her mother. — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2022 Hathaway's attempts at theatrical impudence get swatted down by thinkpiece-y dialogue. — Darren Franich, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2022 See All Example Sentences for impudence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impudence
  1. disrespect
  2. insolence
  3. rudeness
  4. impertinence
  5. sass
  6. mouth
Noun
  • The disrespect of Shedeur Sanders has reached absurd levels.
    — Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
  • My concerns have only doubled since the hearing, at which two academics from the University of Connecticut’s Puerto Rican Studies Initiative for Civic Engagement and Public Policy were treated with suspicion and sidelong disrespect by certain legislators.
    — Julio Fuentes, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of disrespect
Noun
  • Here Are All The Companies Cutting DEI Programs For old school ‘proper football men’ seeing such insolence on the field is simply unacceptable and when he was asked about the incident on talkSPORT ex-Liverpool striker Dean Saunders didn’t hold back.
    — Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • As to the kids’ responses, the more genial Olmo is not above whining, while parental demands usually provoke flat-out insolence from Ana, who breathes cigarette smoke like dragon fire.
    — Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
Definition of insolence
Noun
  • Justifying one rudeness by citing another is ruder.
    — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • While not every workplace is toxic, rudeness is more widespread than many realize.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of rudeness
Noun
  • The impertinence of the Kodak fiend has become a vast, invisible apparatus of computation that is perpetually grinding data from the grist of our daily affairs, and exploiting such information for all sorts of ends.
    — Ben Tarnoff, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Her highly English mix of impertinence, acerbic prose and class obsession turned the then-flailing magazine into a success.
    — Michael M. Grynbaum, New York Times, 8 June 2024
Definition of impertinence
Noun
  • Known for her problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and a touch of sass—which often help the gang overcome challenges.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Julia Montgomery brought her sass to playing Stephanie Tanner on Full House.
    — Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Definition of sass
Noun
  • Most notably, Taylor, the bride's sister-in-law and bridesmaid, leaned forward and opened her mouth so wide that couldn't open any further.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
  • By now, Rick’s eyes are wide and his mouth is hanging open.
    — Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of mouth

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