IMPUDENT Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

impudent

adjective

ˈim-pyə-dənt

Definition of impudent

as in insolent

displaying or marked by rude boldness the guest's impudent inquiries about the cost of just about everything we had in the house

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Recent Examples of impudent Maradona, on the other hand, was a charismatic populist, a scalawag from a shantytown, irrepressible and impudent. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026 Mantello wasn’t being impudent. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 His first goal was pretty enough, an inch-perfect sidefoot just inside Donnarumma’s far post, but his second was a work of impudent art. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 Gemma reluctantly agrees to rebuild her impudent robot in a new body, and the sequel ends with an explosive showdown between Amelia and M3GAN, who nearly dies in a noble attempt to save Gemma and her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw). — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 June 2025 One chord appears to speak to the other, sounding almost impudent in their simplicity, equal parts ecstatic and heartbreakingly melancholic. — Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2025 More specifically, the impudent Skull Kid steals the Ocarina of Time and turns Link into a Deku Scrub, those antagonistic tree cannons first introduced in Ocarina. — Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024 Many critics dismissed the movie as an ahistorical powder puff, an impudent exercise in vibes-first filmmaking. — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024 In short, Moscow sees Montenegro as both strategically valuable and an impudent upstart that has thumbed its nose at the Russian bear while genuflecting before NATO and Washington. — Edward P. Joseph, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2016

Recent Examples of Synonyms for impudent

Adjective

That meant going their own way, being a little insolent and being arrogant.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
In the 18th century, lusty also meant insolent, which might have conveyed Anderson’s frustrations with Dina’s unwillingness to accept his authority over her.

— Carolyn Zola, The Conversation, 11 June 2026

Definition of insolent

Adjective

These cities make sense 🧳 ➤ Shedeur Sanders is wiser in Year 2 of Browns QB competition.

— Jim Reineking, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
In addition to playing in a more social and less competitive (skill-wise) genre, Jackbox is offering lower-spec games than its AAA competition.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of wise

Adjective

The channel’s support for Iran’s opposition turned more brazen in December, when the Islamic Republic faced another wave of demonstrations across the country.

— Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
Last year, a similarly brazen theft at the Louvre in Paris, France, put international attention on museum security.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of brazen

Adjective

By the time Hacks reached its fifth and final season, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) was still Deborah Vance — big earrings, bold looks and all.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Traditional toile patterns tend to tap bold blues and greens, but the chocolate hue is a decidedly autumnal shade.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

There are also a few cheeky nods to the area's Old West past, including saloon nights with live music and card games and outdoor firepits for roasting marshmallows.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
The designer showed off a cheeky chartreuse green bikini in a completely sheer cover-up that was held together with string.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheeky

Adjective

Using a microplane, grate some fresh Parmigiano Reggiano over the top of the salad.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Videos on social media published last week showed empty markets in Tehran and Karaj, with sellers complaining that their fresh produce is not being bought.

— Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of fresh

Adjective

Joe Jonas as Shane Gray Since his days as the cocky but lovable Shane Gray in Camp Rock, Joe Jonas has carved out a multifaceted career.

— Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
He’s known for his cocky attitude, teaming up with fellow hero Blue Beetle and traveling with his robot companion Skeets.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of cocky

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