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Webster 1828 Edition

Impudent

IM'PUDENT

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Adj.
[L. impudens.] Shameless; wanting modesty; bold with contempt of others; saucy.
When we behold an angel, not to fear
Is to be impudent.

Definition 2024

impudent

impudent

English

Adjective

impudent ‎(comparative more impudent, superlative most impudent)

  1. Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced
    The impudent children would not stop talking in class.

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Translations

French

Etymology

Borrowing from Latin impudēns.

Adjective

impudent m ‎(feminine singular impudente, masculine plural impudents, feminine plural impudentes)

  1. impudent

Middle French

Etymology

Borrowing from Latin impudēns.

Adjective

impudent m ‎(feminine singular impudente, masculine plural impudens, feminine plural impudentes)

  1. impudent

Etymology

From Middle French impudent, from Latin impudēns ‎(“shameless”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪmpjədənt/

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