impudent

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing a lack of respect for others or for conventional standards of behavior.

  - "His impudent behavior during the interview left a bad impression on the hiring manager."
  - "She was taken aback by the impudent remarks of the guest at the dinner party."

• adjective

  Bold, presumptuous, or insolent.

  - "The impudent thief tried to steal the jewels right under the museum guard's nose."
  - "The impudent child refused to apologize for breaking the vase."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪmpjədənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bold , brazen-faced , impertinent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impudent
pudent , studious , muddy , buddies , Rudolph , puddle , Rudy

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Variants

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impudent , impudently

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'shameless,' from Latin impudicus, from in- 'not' + pudere 'be ashamed'.

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Trivia

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1. Impudence is often considered a negative trait in formal settings, but it can be seen as a desirable quality in certain contexts, such as stand-up comedy or political activism.

2. The term 'impudent' has been used in various fields, including medicine (impudent hernia) and computer science (impudent exception).

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Related Concepts

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1. Rudeness: Impudence is a form of rudeness, but it implies a lack of respect or consideration for others.

2. Insolence: Impudence is a synonym for insolence, which refers to a contemptuous or disrespectful attitude towards others.

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Quotes

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1. As in the sixties, being young then was in itself an empowerment; writing under Harding and Coolidge was "impudent" fun.

   - John Updike,{it}New Yorker{/it},25 Apr. 1988

2. Or it was he who was bruiting it about, with his princely dark head thrown back in "impudent" laughter, that he was going to be king.

   - Joseph Heller,{it}God Knows{/it},1984

3. When I refused to be the child they knew and accepted me to be, I was called "impudent" and my muteness sullenness.

   - Maya Angelou,{it}I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings{/it},1969

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Culture

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Impudence is often depicted in literature, art, and music as a sign of rebellion or nonconformity. For instance, the character Puck in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is described as 'impudent' and mischievous.

How to Memorize "impudent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone acting disrespectfully or without consideration for others' feelings. This can help you remember the meaning of impudent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word impudent with someone who acts boldly and without regard for conventional standards of behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym I'M PUDENT: 'Impudent' means 'In My Opinion, People Underestimate Differences and Etiquette'.

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