impudently

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

impudently — 副詞

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

1.副詞C1
釋義

無禮地

以粗魯不敬的態度(尤對長輩或上級)

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.

Tariq 無禮地對女校長說話,立刻被送到了校長辦公室。

speak impudently to [authority figure]

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

Gabriela 無禮地打斷了主題演講者,表達她對那些數據的不同看法。

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.