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Impudence

/ˈɪmpjudəns/

The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.

📖 Definitions of "Impudence"

noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.

  2. 2

    Impudent language, conduct or behavior.

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7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

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gallnoun(uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.
impertinencenoun(countable, uncountable) Insolence; impudence.
insolencenounContemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.
cheeknoun(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
crustnounThe external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc.
freshnessnounThe state or quality of being fresh.
cheekinessnounThe state of being cheeky

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WordDefinition
insolencenounContemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.
cheekinessnounThe state of being cheeky
impertinencenoun(countable, uncountable) Insolence; impudence.
freshnessnounThe state or quality of being fresh.
cheeknoun(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
gallnoun(uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.
crustnounThe external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc.
sassnoun(US) Backtalk, cheek, sarcasm.
frontlessLacking a front
impudentnessnounQuality of being impudent.
impertinentnessnounThe quality of being impertinent.
impudencynoun(now rare) Impudence, insolence.
imprudencenoun(uncountable) The quality or state of being imprudent; lack of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection.
impiousnessnounQuality of being impious.
imprudentnessnounThe quality of being imprudent.
impudicitynoun(formal) Immodesty; shamelessness.
impertinencynounInsolence.
impietynoun(uncountable) The lack of respect for a god or something sacred.
unrespectfulnessnounQuality of being unrespectful.
impolitenessnounThe state of being impolite; incivility; rudeness.

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