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impudence
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈɪm.pjə.dəns/ us /ˈɪm.pjə.dəns/
the quality of being rude and not showing respect, especially towards someone who is older or in a more important position: （尤指对年长者或上级）的放肆，无礼
With a hint of impudence she told him not to talk.她用略显放肆的口吻告诉他不要说话。
The memoir describes his life with honesty and impudence.回忆录用诚实不溢美的方式叙述了他的生平。
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impudent
He was all youthful bravado and impudence.
Mrs Grundy could take no more of such impudence and asked Annie to leave within the hour.
Several committee members had the impudence to complain about not being consulted.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
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backchat
cheekily
cheekiness
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churlishly
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coarse-grained
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offensively
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pertly
potty mouth
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