impudently

IPA/ˈɪm.pjə.dənt.li/
IPA/ˈɪm.pjə.dənt.li/

impudently — adverb

1. in a bold, rude manner that deliberately shows a lack of respect for someone in

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a bold, rude manner that deliberately shows a lack of respect for someone in a position of authority, such as a parent, teacher, manager, or other person who should be treated with courtesy.

例句

Tariq spoke impudently to the headmistress and was sent to the principal's office immediately.

speak impudently to [authority figure]

Gabriela impudently interrupted the keynote speaker to express her disagreement with the data.

impudently interrupt [speaker]

同義詞
  • rudely

    more general term for any discourteous behavior, not specifically toward authority

  • impertinently

    focuses on being presumptuous and failing to show proper respect in a social or professional setting

  • insolently

    more openly contemptuous and aggressive; a stronger, more hostile tone than impudently

  • cheekily

    British; a milder, more playful or mischievous rudeness, often not truly offensive

反義詞
  • respectfully

    showing proper deference and consideration for authority or elders

  • politely

    behaving with good manners and courtesy in any social interaction

  • deferentially

    showing humble respect and yielding to the opinion of someone in authority

常見錯誤

❌The child spoke rudely to his mother because he was tired.
✅The child spoke impudently to his mother after she refused to buy him a toy.
💡'impudently' implies a deliberate, bold disrespect toward someone in authority, not just bad manners from tiredness.