impudence

Example Sentences

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“The impudence of a bawd is modesty compared with that of a convert,” said George Savile, the first marquess of Halifax.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Dee Ahluwalia is well cast as Karim, with just the right blend of pretty-boy looks and callow impudence.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

It would never come into their heads to fabricate colossal untruths, and they would not believe others could have the impudence to distort the truth so infamously.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2023

WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle made Smith pay for his impudence.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023

Mr. Tuffett gripped the edge of his desk and said between clenched teeth, “For that bit of impudence you may remain one hour after school, young lady!”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee