Word · Frequency #35579
impudence
/ˈimpjudəns/
noun
厚颜无耻；无礼
the quality of being impudent; impertinence
指言行放肆、不尊重他人
- 1.
The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.
无礼的品质,不表现应有的尊重
- 2.
Impudent language, conduct or behavior.
无礼的语言、行为或举止
无耻的行为或言语；无礼的品质,不表现应有的尊重；无礼的语言、行为或举止；厚颜无耻；无耻行为
In use
His impudence in interrupting the speaker shocked everyone.
She had the impudence to ask for a refund after using the product for a month.
I can't tolerate your impudence any longer.
have the impudence to do sth
She had the impudence to talk back to the teacher.
她竟厚颜无耻地和老师顶嘴。
with impudence
He answered the judge with impudence.
他厚颜无耻地回答法官。
an impudence
虽通常不可数，但有时可加不定冠词表示具体无耻行为。
It was an impudence to ignore the invitation.
Connections
Confusing words
- audacity
- 大胆；厚颜无耻 · Impudence 强调粗鲁无礼，audacity 可指胆大妄为或令人震惊的厚颜，但也可用于正面意义的‘胆识’。
- impertinence
- 无礼；不礼貌 · Impertinence 侧重对上级或长辈的不尊重，impudence 更强调傲慢无礼。
Word family
- impudences
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常不可数，但有时可加不定冠词表示一种无耻行为
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