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

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

Apparently, that impudence is what provoked Greene into calling Boebert a bad name.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023

It’s been a mixed bag, a chaotic blend of behind-the-scenes vulnerability, eager-to-please willingness, bro impudence and performed resistance.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2021

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From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver