impudent

English

Etymology

From Middle French impudent, from Latin impudēns (shameless), ultimately from in- + pudere.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɪmpjədənt/

Adjective

impudent (comparative more impudent, superlative most impudent)

  1. Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced.
    The impudent children would not stop talking in class.

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Translations


French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin impudēns.

Adjective

impudent (feminine singular impudente, masculine plural impudents, feminine plural impudentes)

  1. impudent

Further reading


Middle French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin impudēns.

Adjective

impudent m (feminine singular impudente, masculine plural impudens, feminine plural impudentes)

  1. impudent
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