December 14, 2026

Impudent

adjective

Definition

Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent. An impudent response challenges authority without any pretence of deference.

Example Sentence

“The impudent child told the visiting dignitary that his speech had been boring.”

Etymology

From Latin impudens, from in- (not) + pudens, present participle of pudere (to be ashamed).

Scrabble Score

I1M3P3U1D2E1N1T1

IMPUDENT scores 13 points in Scrabble.

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