impudence

im·pu·dence

noun \ˈim-pyə-dən(t)s\

Definition of IMPUDENCE

: the quality or state of being impudent

Examples of IMPUDENCE

1. <my mother would not tolerate impudence from any of us>
2. <their impudence irritated everyone at the wedding reception>

First Known Use of IMPUDENCE

14th century

Related to IMPUDENCE

Synonyms: backchat, cheek, impertinence, back talk, insolence, mouth, sass, sauce

Antonyms: civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, politeness, politesse, thoughtfulness

Related Words: comeback, rejoinder, retort, riposte, wisecrack; cuteness, discourtesy, disrespect, guff, impoliteness, nonsense, rudeness, tactlessness; audaciousness, audacity, boldness, brazenness; coarseness, crassness, crudity, vulgarity; abruptness, bluffness, bluntness, brusqueness, crossness, curtness, gruffness, surliness

Near Antonyms: civility, cordiality, courtesy, diplomacy, politeness, tactfulness; consideration, gallantry, gentility, graciousness, smoothness, suaveness, suavity; deference, respect; affability

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