Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

impudence

/ˈɪmpjədəns/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.32 in modern English

Syllables: im-pu-dence
IPA: /ˈɪmpjədəns/

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Impudent language, conduct or behavior.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

From Middle French impudence, from Latin impudentia.

Origin

Source language: Middle French

Word Breakdown

Root: impudence, impudentia

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɪmpjədəns/

Usage

Inflected Forms

impudences (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

impudent cheeky courage

Synonyms

cheek sauciness audacity audaciousness brashness brass brazenness bronze cheekiness chutzpah crust disrespect

Questions

How do you pronounce impudence?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪmpjədəns/.
What does impudence mean?: The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.
Where does impudence come from?: It is traced to Middle French.

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