Definitions

impudent

[im-pyuh-duhnt] / ˈɪm pyə dənt /

ADJECTIVE

bold, shameless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brazen cheeky

WEAK

arrant audacious barefaced blatant boldfaced brassy bumptious cocky contumelious cool flip forward fresh immodest impertinent insolent nervy off-base overbold pert presumptuous procacious rude sassy saucy smart smart-alecky unabashed unblushing wise

Antonyms

WEAK

humble modest polite retiring

Example Sentences

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The song is scheduled to be recorded on the Impudent Parasite label by Morris, who will be accompanied by a group called the Effete Snobs.

From Time Magazine Archive

Unapologetically, Career Iconoclast Buckley brushed off the protest with one word: "Impudent."

From Time Magazine Archive

Impudent, goading, compassionate, it is a masterful bit of acting, unsurpassed by the performances which follow.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yours, when you call me Impudent; Mine, when I call you Modest, &c.

From A Letter from Mr. Cibber to Mr. Pope by Cibber, Colley

Impudent and greedy man, how can the Greeks fight bravely under your command?

From The Story of Troy by Clarke, Michael

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