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
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as in disrespectfulness
rude behavior
their impudence irritated everyone at the wedding reception
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Recent Examples of impudence
Winston Churchill, whose fiery resolve and puckish impudence led many to embrace him as an inspiring, authentic, if imperfect, leader, never set out to become an accomplished artist.
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Milton Esterow, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2022
Tenacity empowered Warhol to resubmit it a few months later to an elite summer group exhibition at the Arts and Crafts Center of Pittsburgh, where its impudence met an audience ready to eschew the normative and embrace the future.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
Over dinner, the report of my impudence earned mild punishment from my mom and a smile from my dad, who liked Ol’ Blue Eyes.
—Mike Kerrigan, WSJ, 29 July 2022
At the outset, Isabelle is confused more than disbelieving when Joan (Mikaela Rae Macias) interrupts her teenage impudence and confides these visions to her mother.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2022
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Milton Esterow, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2022
Tenacity empowered Warhol to resubmit it a few months later to an elite summer group exhibition at the Arts and Crafts Center of Pittsburgh, where its impudence met an audience ready to eschew the normative and embrace the future.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
Over dinner, the report of my impudence earned mild punishment from my mom and a smile from my dad, who liked Ol’ Blue Eyes.
—Mike Kerrigan, WSJ, 29 July 2022
At the outset, Isabelle is confused more than disbelieving when Joan (Mikaela Rae Macias) interrupts her teenage impudence and confides these visions to her mother.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impudence
Noun
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Elizabeth’s reaction to the very public display of disrespect by her son is Emmy-worthy all on its own for Rashad.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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While attempting to address the MTA’s anti-Israel agenda, Jewish guest speakers at board meetings faced blatant disrespect.—
Joanna Honig,
Boston Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As to the kids’ responses, the more genial Olmo is not above whining, while parental demands usually provoke flat-out insolence from Ana, who breathes cigarette smoke like dragon fire.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here Are All The Companies Cutting DEI Programs For old school ‘proper football men’ seeing such insolence on the field is simply unacceptable and when he was asked about the incident on talkSPORT ex-Liverpool striker Dean Saunders didn’t hold back.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There are times when what appears to be rudeness or laziness could stem from personal struggles or stress.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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That rudeness did not go unnoticed, and on Swag, Justin is still airing out their arguments.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Of her schooling Minna said that she was mostly remembered for her impertinences in the presence of eminent scholars, and that at gatherings in general her comments seemed to attract a sideways cautious glance.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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This wasn't the first time one reduced me to spewing curses, just the first time a robot has accused me of impertinence.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kids typically say it while tapping their middle or index finger against their thumb, often with a hint of sass.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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Although scaled down in cast and production size to fit the 194-seat Solana Beach theater, this rollicking comedy has lost none of it rapier wit and sass.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The Mean Girls actor also discussed why wiping Belly’s mouth in such a sensual way wasn’t only risky because she’s set to marry his brother, but because his character also has a peach allergy.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Thirst Dry mouth Mild fatigue Light-headedness or dizziness Muscle cramps Irritability Confusion Lethargy Urine that is dark yellow or amber-colored Dehydration results in an imbalance between fluid intake and losses, leading to electrolyte disturbances and multiple bodily dysfunctions.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Impudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impudence. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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