Impudence
noun
The quality or behavior that is bold and disrespectful.
He was shocked at the young man's impudence.
Often appears as...
- an act of impudence
- his impudence is shocking
noun
The quality or behavior that is bold and disrespectful.
He was shocked at the young man's impudence.
Often appears as...
- an act of impudence
- his impudence is shocking
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Pro Tip 1/3Connotation
Impudence carries a negative tone, suggesting lack of respect or decency in someone's behavior or speech.
His impudence towards the elders made everyone frown.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
Use 'impudence' in situations where someone behaves in an unexpectedly disrespectful way, especially towards authority.
The journalist's impudence during the interview was startling.
Pro Tip 3/3Culturally Sensitive
In some cultures, what is considered impudence may be seen as confidence elsewhere, so be aware of cultural contexts.
To some, his direct questions seemed like impudence rather than assertiveness.
Pro Tip 1/3Connotation
Impudence carries a negative tone, suggesting lack of respect or decency in someone's behavior or speech.
His impudence towards the elders made everyone frown.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
Use 'impudence' in situations where someone behaves in an unexpectedly disrespectful way, especially towards authority.
The journalist's impudence during the interview was startling.
Pro Tip 3/3Culturally Sensitive
In some cultures, what is considered impudence may be seen as confidence elsewhere, so be aware of cultural contexts.
To some, his direct questions seemed like impudence rather than assertiveness.
Pro Tip 1/3Connotation
Impudence carries a negative tone, suggesting lack of respect or decency in someone's behavior or speech.
His impudence towards the elders made everyone frown.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
Use 'impudence' in situations where someone behaves in an unexpectedly disrespectful way, especially towards authority.
The journalist's impudence during the interview was startling.
Pro Tip 3/3Culturally Sensitive
In some cultures, what is considered impudence may be seen as confidence elsewhere, so be aware of cultural contexts.
To some, his direct questions seemed like impudence rather than assertiveness.
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Quote examples
Bernard de Mandeville
English Philosopher
Because impudence is a vice, it does not follow that modesty is a virtue; it is built upon shame, a passion in our nature, and may be either good or bad according to the actions performed from that motive.
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Mary Wortley Montagu
English Writer
I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
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Alexander Hamilton
American Politician
There are seasons in every country when noise and impudence pass current for worth; and in popular commotions especially, the clamors of interested and factious men are often mistaken for patriotism.
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Johann Kaspar Lavater
German Theologian
I am prejudiced in favor of him who, without impudence, can ask boldly. He has faith in humanity, and faith in himself. No one who is not accustomed to giving grandly can ask nobly and with boldness.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
Modern education has devoted itself to the teaching of impudence, and then we complain that we can no longer control our mobs.
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Josh Billings
American Comedian
I haven't got as much money as some folks, but I've got as much impudence as any of them, and that's the next thing to money.
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Saint Bernard
Saint
The impudence of the sinner displeases God as much as the modesty of the penitent gives him pleasure.
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Euripides
Greek Poet
Impudence is the worst of all human diseases.
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Bernard de Mandeville
English Philosopher
Because impudence is a vice, it does not follow that modesty is a virtue; it is built upon shame, a passion in our nature, and may be either good or bad according to the actions performed from that motive.
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Mary Wortley Montagu
English Writer
I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
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Alexander Hamilton
American Politician
There are seasons in every country when noise and impudence pass current for worth; and in popular commotions especially, the clamors of interested and factious men are often mistaken for patriotism.
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Johann Kaspar Lavater
German Theologian
I am prejudiced in favor of him who, without impudence, can ask boldly. He has faith in humanity, and faith in himself. No one who is not accustomed to giving grandly can ask nobly and with boldness.
Quote examples
John Ruskin
English Writer
Modern education has devoted itself to the teaching of impudence, and then we complain that we can no longer control our mobs.
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Josh Billings
American Comedian
I haven't got as much money as some folks, but I've got as much impudence as any of them, and that's the next thing to money.
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Saint Bernard
Saint
The impudence of the sinner displeases God as much as the modesty of the penitent gives him pleasure.
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Euripides
Greek Poet
Impudence is the worst of all human diseases.
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