impudence

im·pu·dence

noun \ˈim-pyə-dən(t)s\

Definition of IMPUDENCE

:  the quality or state of being impudent

Examples of IMPUDENCE

1. <my mother would not tolerate impudence from any of us>
2. <their impudence irritated everyone at the wedding reception>

First Known Use of IMPUDENCE

14th century

Related to IMPUDENCE

Synonyms

backchat, cheek, impertinence, back talk, insolence, mouth, sass, sauce

Antonyms

civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, politeness, politesse, thoughtfulness

Related Words

comeback, rejoinder, retort, riposte, wisecrack; cuteness, discourtesy, disrespect, guff, impoliteness, nonsense, rudeness, tactlessness; audaciousness, audacity, boldness, brazenness; coarseness, crassness, crudity, vulgarity; abruptness, bluffness, bluntness, brusqueness, crossness, curtness, gruffness, surliness

Near Antonyms

civility, cordiality, courtesy, diplomacy, politeness, tactfulness; consideration, gallantry, gentility, graciousness, smoothness, suaveness, suavity; deference, respect; affability