impudently

Definition of impudentlynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for impudently
Adverb
  • The majority reported being treated rudely by providers, insensitivity regarding modesty requirements, or having their pain disregarded.
    Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Unfortunately, the store manager, Yusuf (Boran Kuzum), rudely declines the siblings’ request, saying the necklace isn’t for sale.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Good was in a relationship with a woman, and her partner, who is butch, spoke impertinently to an ICE officer, so there, Good wasn’t your average white mother after all.
    M. Gessen, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Coburn is facing a slew of charges, including DUI and recklessly endangering the welfare of a child.
    Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • After witnesses provided a description of the suspect, who was suspected of driving recklessly at the time of the crash, he was quickly identified and a search warrant was served at a local residence in Lake Forest, the release stated.
    Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • The camera then switches from the chaos of the puppy, to the kitten—who is sitting in a relaxed position, blinking slowly, and staring almost disdainfully at the wriggling puppy.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Bella, in her podcast conversation with Trinny Woodall, recalled that once, at a village post office, a shop assistant disdainfully called her a hippie.
    Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Impudently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impudently. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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