Pronunciation: /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/
noun lack of respect; rudeness
A1 His impudence in asking for a raise after just a month of work shocked his colleagues.
A2 The student's impudence in talking back to the teacher earned him a detention.
B1 Her impudence in ignoring her boss's instructions led to her being reprimanded.
B2 The politician's impudence in making false promises to gain votes was exposed by the media.
C1 The CEO's impudence in disregarding the company's ethical guidelines eventually led to his downfall.
C2 The criminal's impudence in committing multiple crimes without remorse shocked even the hardened detectives.
adjective impudent (showing a lack of respect; rude)
A1 She showed impudence by talking back to her teacher.
A2 His impudence in asking for a raise after only a month on the job was shocking.
B1 The employee's impudence in ignoring company policies led to his dismissal.
B2 Her impudence towards authority figures often got her into trouble.
C1 The politician's impudence in denying any wrongdoing despite clear evidence was infuriating.
C2 The CEO's impudence in ignoring the concerns of shareholders ultimately led to the downfall of the company.
formal His impudence in speaking out of turn during the meeting was quite shocking.
informal I can't believe the impudence of that guy asking for a raise after just a month on the job.
slang The cashier had the nerve to show impudence when I asked for a refund.
figurative The impudence of the storm as it tore through the town left a lasting impact on its residents.
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