impudent

/ˈɪmpjədənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪmpjədənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈim-pyə-dənt/ (ame, mw)

impudent — adjective

  • impudentpositive
  • more impudentcomparative
  • most impudentsuperlative

1. behaving in a bold, cheeky way that shows no respect for someone who deserves it

1.形容詞C1
釋義

behaving in a bold, cheeky way that shows no respect for someone who deserves it, usually an older person or a person in authority.

例句

Manuela was sent home from school for making impudent remarks to her history teacher.

impudent + remarks (common noun collocation)

The young waiter gave the manager an impudent grin when told to clean the floor again.

attributive use with concrete noun (grin)

同義詞
  • insolent

    very close in meaning; slightly more formal and more strongly disapproving

  • cheeky

    British informal; often playful and less serious than impudent

  • impertinent

    formal; emphasises overstepping one's place rather than open rudeness

  • disrespectful

    neutral everyday word; broader, lacks the bold or cocky edge

反義詞

用法筆記

Often attributive, modifying a noun that refers to speech, look, or behaviour (remarks, grin, letter, question). The person criticised is typically a child, junior, or subordinate; the offended party is usually older or holds higher status.

常見錯誤

❌The storm was impudent.
✅The child was impudent.
💡only used of people or their behaviour, not of natural forces or objects.
❌He felt impudent after the accident.
✅He was impudent to his grandmother.
💡describes how someone treats others, not an internal feeling.