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- [im-pyuh-duh nt]
- /ˈɪm pyə dənt/
- /ˈɪmpjʊdəntlɪ/
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- [im-pyuh-duh nt]
- /ˈɪm pyə dənt/
Definitions of impudently word
- adjective impudently of, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior. 1
- adjective impudently Obsolete. shameless or brazenly immodest. 1
- noun impudently In an impudent manner; with unbecoming assurance; shamelessly. 1
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Origin of impudently
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin impudent- (stem of impudēns) shameless, equivalent to im- im-2 + pud- (base of pudēre to feel shame; cf. pudendum) + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Impudently
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impudently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impudently
adv impudently
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- pertly — boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy.
- impertinently — intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth.
- brashly — impertinent; impudent; tactless: a brash young man.
- insolently — boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.
adverb impudently
- impolitely — In an impolite manner; uncivilly; rudely.
- boldly — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- brazenly — shameless or impudent: brazen presumption.
- sassily — impertinent; insolent; saucy: a sassy reply; a sassy teen.
- disrespectfully — characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.
Antonyms for impudently
adverb impudently
- politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
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