单词 | impudence |
释义 | impudentim‧pu‧dent /ˈɪmpjədənt/ adjective formal or old-fashioned Word Origin WORD ORIGINimpudent ExamplesOrigin: 1300-1400 Latin pudere ‘to feel shame’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Thesaurus
THESAURUS► rude rude and showing no respect to other people SYN cheeky—impudence noun [uncountable]: He stared at me with a mixture of impudence and hostility. not following the rules of good social behaviour or treating other people with a lack of respect: · It’s rude to interrupt.· He’s the rudest man I’ve ever met.· rude remarks about her stomach ► impolite/not polite not following the rules of good social behaviour. Impolite sounds rather formal: · It is impolite to stare.· It’s not polite to talk with your mouth full of food. ► cheeky British English, smart/sassy American English behaving in a way that is a little rude, especially when this is amusing or annoying – used especially about children: · a cheeky grin· Let go, you cheeky monkey (=cheeky child)!· Don’t get smart with me! ► tactless saying things that are likely to upset or embarrass someone, without intending to: · a tactless remark· How could you be so tactless? ► offensive speaking or behaving in a way that is likely to upset or offend someone: · His remarks are offensive to African-Americans.· offensive language ► insulting speaking or behaving in a way that is very rude and offensive to someone: · comments that are insulting to women· The article was full of insulting language. ► discourteous formal rather rude. Discourteous sounds very formal and is often used when talking about being careful not to upset someone’s feelings: · He did not wish to appear discourteous towards his host.· It would seem discourteous to refuse her offer. ► ill-mannered (also bad-mannered) especially written behaving in a rude way, especially because you have never been taught how to behave politely: · Ill-mannered movie-goers talked throughout the entire picture.· It was very bad-mannered. ► disrespectful not showing the proper respect for someone or something: · I felt her comments were disrespectful to all the people who have worked so hard on this project. ► impertinent formal not showing a proper respect for someone, especially by asking or talking about subjects that you do not have a right to know about: · an impertinent question about his private life· an impertinent young man· Would it be impertinent to ask how old you are? ► insolent formal behaving in a way that is deliberately very rude to someone in authority: · The girl’s only response was an insolent stare.· Don’t be so insolent! ► impudent formal rude, and having no respect for people who are older or more important: · The boy gave an impudent smile. ► irreverent showing a lack of respect for someone or something who people are supposed to respect – used especially about comedy programmes and newspaper articles: · an irreverent look at the week’s events· his irreverent sense of humour Longman Language Activatorwhen someone is rude to teachers, parents etc► disrespectful rude, especially towards someone you should respect, for example your parents or someone in authority: · A letter from the school arrived, saying that Joey had been both disobedient and disrespectful.disrespectful to: · In Chinese culture, it is considered disrespectful to both the living and the dead to live near a burial ground.disrespectful about British: · He thought I was being disrespectful about his country.it is disrespectful (for somebody) to do something: · Some older people think it disrespectful for strangers to call them by their first name. ► cheeky British making rude remarks to or asking personal questions of someone you should respect - use this especially about children: · I don't like teaching that class - the kids are all so cheeky.· What do you mean, I'm fat? You cheeky devil! ► impertinent rude and showing no respect for someone in authority, especially by saying things or asking questions about something that it is not your right to know or discuss: · By now he had gotten used to reporters' impertinent questions about his private life.· Could I ask how old you are, or would that be impertinent? ► impudent formal someone who is impudent , especially a child or young person, is rude and has no respect for people who are older or more important: · She didn't think the child's questions were endearing -- just impudent.· On the cover was a picture on an impudent boy sticking out his tongue. ► insolent formal very rude to someone in authority and appearing to have no respect for them, especially by not doing what they tell you to do: · Although she didn't actually say anything offensive, her expression was sulky, insolent, and hostile. ► sassy American if a young person is sassy , they are not polite to teachers, parents, or other people in authority, especially because they argue or try to be funny when someone tells them what to do: · She was sassy and smart, and all the kids liked her.· Becky was a sassy, rambunctious New York girl he'd met when visiting his aunt.· a sassy brat ► disrespect to offend or behave in a rude way towards someone: · The ambassador said it had not been his intention to disrespect the US government.· Some students do feel that teachers disrespect them. ► diss spoken informal to criticize someone rudely: · Just don't diss my little brother, OK?· Politicians are always dissing football supporters. |
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