impudence

Example Sentences

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“The impudence of a bawd is modesty compared with that of a convert,” said George Savile, the first marquess of Halifax.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

It would never come into their heads to fabricate colossal untruths, and they would not believe others could have the impudence to distort the truth so infamously.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2023

WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle made Smith pay for his impudence.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023

Exxon Mobil certainly has succeeded in imposing costs on the cities and counties with the impudence to challenge the company in court.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2021

Remembering who it was that he had spoken to in this insolent fashion, Redtooth cringed, expecting Cluny to deal him a blow for impudence.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques