Synonyms of impudence

impudence

noun

ˈim-pyə-dən(t)s 

1

as in disrespect

disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request

my mother would not tolerate impudence from any of us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrespect
• insolence
• rudeness
• impertinence
• sass
• mouth
• cheek
• back talk
• retort
• nonsense
• audacity
• sauce
• boldness
• discourtesy
• rejoinder
• cuteness
• tactlessness
• brazenness
• riposte
• impoliteness
• wisecrack
• crossness
• vulgarity
• guff
• backchat
• crassness
• bluntness
• crudity
• audaciousness
• brusqueness
• abruptness
• coarseness
• surliness
• gruffness
• comeback
• curtness
• bluffness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in disrespectfulness

rude behavior

their impudence irritated everyone at the wedding reception

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrespect
• disrespectfulness
• rudeness
• insolence
• arrogance
• discourtesy
• impertinence
• inconsiderateness
• incivility
• impoliteness
• inconsideration
• ungraciousness
• audacity
• boldness
• dis
• shamelessness
• forwardness
• brashness
• vulgarity
• impertinency
• discourteousness
• sauciness
• boorishness
• bluntness
• churlishness
• brusqueness
• abruptness
• disagreeableness
• crudeness
• crossness
• gruffness
• sullenness
• curtness
• pretension
• surliness
• pretense
• unfitness
• loutishness
• indecency
• incorrectness
• inappropriateness
• brassiness
• grumpiness
• clownishness
• presumption
• unsuitability
• caddishness
• crustiness
• conceit
• impropriety
• sharpness
• conceitedness
• pretentiousness
• crabbedness
• improperness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• consideration
• humility
• politeness
• gentility
• thoughtfulness
• graciousness
• modesty
• considerateness
• civility
• meekness
• courtesy
• deference
• submissiveness
• politesse
• decency
• goodness
• respectability
• correctness
• propriety
• acceptability
• appropriateness
• suitability
• geniality
• fitness
• affability
• hospitality
• cordiality
• kindness
• respectfulness
• rightness
• friendliness
• genteelness
• dutifulness
• grace
• seemliness
• gracefulness
• suitableness
• respectableness
• decorousness
• felicitousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impudence

Cronin has long toed the line of humor and impudence, appearing in social media clips all season. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026

But such aesthetic impudence is par for the course at the kaleidoscopic seaside pleasure dome of architect Chet Callahan, his husband, finance executive Jacinto Hernandez, and their teenage sons, Hernan and Noe. — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026

The Kennedy Center’s president, Richard Grenell, announced that the Center intends to sue Redd for his impudence. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025

With an irreverent impudence, generous sprinkles of slap stick and traditional wrapping, this breezy presentation should tickle the funny bones of grade school kids as well as us older coots who enjoy Tim Allen’s acerbic antics. — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025