impudence
Collocations
5ADJ.
enough
VERB + IMPUDENCE
annoyed, end, thought
IMPUDENCE + NOUN
bounds, everything, tom
PREP.
across, with
ADV.
such
Definitions
noun
The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.
Impudent language, conduct or behavior.
That the young Mr. Churchills liked—but they did not like him coming round of an evening and drinking weak whisky-and-water while he held forth on railway debentures and corporation loans. Mr. Barrett, however, by fawning and flattery, seemed to be able to make not only Mrs. Churchill but everyone else do what he desired. And if the arts of humbleness failed him, he overcame you by sheer impudence.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — the trait of being rude and impertinent
- crust
- gall
- impertinence
- insolence
- cheekiness
- freshness
noun — an impudent statement
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6That the young Mr. Churchills liked—but they did not like him coming round of an evening and drinking weak whisky-and-water while he held forth on railway debentures and corporation loans. Mr. Barrett
WiktionaryHe had the impudence to cut across our garden.
Tatoeba · #68118I'm annoyed by their impudence.
Tatoeba · #279554I've had quite enough of his impudence.
Tatoeba · #285226I could barely contain my indignation at her impudence.
Tatoeba · #4231180With his characteristic impudence, Tom denied everything.
Tatoeba · #6051435