impudence

noun
UK: /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/
US: /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

  1. Rude and disrespectful behavior; showing a lack of respect for someone.

    1. His impudence got him into trouble.
    2. I was shocked by the impudence of his reply to my perfectly reasonable request.

  2. Bold or shameless behavior; offensive boldness.

    1. She had the impudence to ask for more money.
    2. The student's impudence in questioning the professor was quite remarkable, though inappropriate.

Synonyms

cheek nerve impertinence gall insolence effrontery rudeness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impudence" in English means: Rude and disrespectful behavior; showing a lack of respect for someone., Bold or shameless behavior; offensive boldness..

The phonetic transcription of "impudence" is /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/ in British English and /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impudence": cheek, nerve, impertinence, gall, insolence, effrontery, rudeness.

Example usage of "impudence": "His impudence got him into trouble.". More examples on the page.