impudence
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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
WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle made Smith pay for his impudence.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2023
"Lost Illusions" shows how Lucien navigates this insular world with an arrogance and impudence.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2022
They had, in impudence, chosen this night, the night of our festive lampoon, for their attack, knowing our officers engaged in the drama; there could be little question of that.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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