impudence
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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
Though the Italian word also suggests something confided, like the awful secrets Pietro and Teresa share, its primary connotations are audacity and impudence, qualities notably missing in the decidedly un-self-confident high school teacher.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2021
Mr. Tuffett gripped the edge of his desk and said between clenched teeth, “For that bit of impudence you may remain one hour after school, young lady!”
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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