impudently

Examples

• All

• Bismarck had accomplished much more than he had impudently promised his audience in London.

  Academic text (2011)

• Farewell. "Before Lucian could stop him, Catch-a-Tick darted through the gap between the barriers and trotted to the middle of the arena, where he put his hands on his hips and grinned around impudently.

  Fiction book (1995)

• Yang-soon, that kid was behaving impudently to us.

  The inbreaker (1974)

• He grinned impudently and winked the eye with the dark blue lens.

  Fiction book (2000)

• When he impudently challenged the teacher's authority, the class fell silent.

• She spoke impudently to the manager, completely ignoring the rules of professionalism.

• The child impudently interrupted the adults, demanding attention without any hesitation.

Synonyms

B

brazenly

vsimpudently

9 6.8

In a bold way without shame

is milder in shamelessness and more about simple lack of respect

C

cavalierly

vsimpudently

3 8.2

In a proud way that shows no concern for other people's feelings or safety

is about dismissive lack of concern, not direct shameless disrespect

B

brashly

vsimpudently

1 6.8

In a bold, rude way that shows little respect

is more about shameless disrespect than thoughtless recklessness

D

discourteously

vsimpudently

1 6.9

In a rude or impolite way

is more openly shameless and boldly disrespectful than simple rudeness

I

insolently

vsimpudently

1 7.6

In a rude way that shows no respect for people in charge

is similar but applies broadly beyond just authority-directed rudeness

P

presumptuously

vsimpudently

1 8.1

In a way that shows too much confidence and crosses other people's limits

is centered on overstepping rights or bounds rather than simple rudeness

I

impolitely

vsimpudently

1 4.2

In a rude way that shows little respect for others

is more about shameless boldness and direct disrespect than mere bad manners

U

ungraciously

vsimpudently

1 7.1

In a rude or unfriendly way

is stronger, showing clear shameless disrespect rather than awkward lack of grace

I

impertinently

vsimpudently

1 7.6

In a rude way that shows no respect for a person in charge

is the same meaning expressed by the other adverb form

P

pertly

vsimpudently

• Informal

1 8.1

In a bold, cheeky way that shows rude confidence

is more openly shameless and more strongly disrespectful

U

unbecomingly

vsimpudently

• Formal

1 8.1

In a way that is not proper or suitable for the situation

is more openly disrespectful and boldly shameless than merely inappropriate behavior

B

brassily

vsimpudently

8.5

In a bold, rude way that shows no respect

is less showy and focuses on quiet shameless disrespect

S

saucily

vsimpudently

• Informal

7.7

In a bold, playful way that shows little respect

is less playful and shows firmer shameless disrespect

N

nervily

vsimpudently

• Archaic

8.9

In a bold, rude way that shows little respect

is focused on shameless disrespect rather than pure audacity

I

indecorously

vsimpudently

• Formal

8.7

In a way that shows bad manners

is more about shameless disrespect and boldness than simple impropriety

U

undiplomatically

vsimpudently

7.5

In a way that is not careful about other people's feelings

is more intentionally shameless and disrespectful rather than merely tactless

Antonyms

R

respectfully

101 2.3

In a polite way to someone

H

humbly

54 3.1

To act without showing pride or wanting praise

How Rude

brazenly

9 6.8

insolently

1 7.6

rudely

25 1.3

impudently

1 8.0

cheekily

• Informal

1 6.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology