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impudent

Adjective

IPA /ˈɪmpjədənt/

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Rude and showing a lack of respect for someone.

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impudent/ˈɪmpjədənt/

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A person speaks disrespectfully
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An impudent reply shows a rude lack of respect.

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The guest made an impudent remark about the host's cooking.
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impudent — Rude and showing a lack of respect for someone.

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Word origin

From Latin impudent-, formed from not and a word meaning ashamed or modest.

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Impudence is the related noun for rude, disrespectful behaviour.

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