impudent
gb/ɪmpjˈudənt/ us/ɪmpjˈudənt/
C1
Ingles
~ 8800
szemtelen, pimasz
C1
FORMAL
1
szemtelen
B1
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is impudent; an impudent [remark / question / child]
The student’s impudent reply shocked the teacher and the rest of the class.
A diák szemtelen válasza megdöbbentette a tanárt és az osztály többi tagját.
He was fired for his impudent attitude toward his supervisors during the meeting.
A megbeszélésen a feletteseivel szemben tanúsított szemtelen viselkedése miatt kirúgták.
She dismissed the reporter’s impudent questions and ended the interview.
Children in this school are taught not to be impudent to their elders.
The judge warned the lawyer that any further impudent remarks would not be tolerated.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The boy was punished for his impudent words to his father.
A fiút megbüntették, mert szemtelenül beszélt az apjával.
Her impudent question made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
A szemtelen kérdése zavarba hozott mindenkit a szobában.
He gave an impudent answer to his boss and later felt sorry.
The teacher will not accept impudent behavior in class.
Please do not be impudent when you speak to your grandparents.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse "impudent" with "imprudent." "Impudent" means rude and not respectful, while "imprudent" means not wise or not careful about possible problems. Learners may also think "impudent" is casual like "cheeky," but it is more formal and usually more strongly negative.
Kahulugan
rude and not showing respect
Mga kolokasyon
an impudent child
|an impudent remark
|an impudent question
|an impudent response
|impudent behavior
|shockingly impudent
Mga kasingkahulugan
insolent (Very close in meaning, but can sound even more openly hostile or contemptuous than "impudent.")
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impertinent (Stresses disrespect by saying or asking something that is not appropriate to the situation.)
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cheeky (More informal and often lighter or humorous; "impudent" is more formal and usually more strongly disapproving.)
Mga kasalungat
respectful (Shows proper regard and politeness, which is the opposite of the rude boldness in "impudent.")
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deferential (Emphasizes polite submission and respect toward others, especially authority, unlike the defiant tone of "impudent.")
Mga tema
social_behavior
|communication
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
Behaving in a very rude and bold way, without showing respect for other people or for normal rules.
Showing a bold and offensive lack of respect toward someone or toward accepted rules of behavior.
C1
FORMAL
2
pimasz
B2
Padron ng paggamit:
an impudent [smile / grin / question / joke]
She gave him an impudent grin, as if daring him to say no.
Pimasz vigyort vágott rá, mintha csak kihívná, hogy mondjon nemet.
The article opened with an impudent question that poked fun at the mayor.
A cikk egy pimasz kérdéssel indult, amely kifigurázta a polgármestert.
He shot the camera an impudent smile before walking away.
Her impudent little joke cut through the tension in the room.
The child’s impudent curiosity made the guests laugh rather than feel offended.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The boy gave his mother an impudent smile when she told him to go to bed.
A fiú pimasz mosollyal nézett az anyjára, amikor az azt mondta neki, hogy menjen lefeküdni.
She asked an impudent question that made her friends laugh.
Olyan pimasz kérdést tett fel, hogy a barátai nevetni kezdtek.
He looked at the teacher with an impudent grin but then sat down.
The comedian’s impudent jokes were rude but also funny.
Her impudent tone sounded rude, but she was only playing.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may think this lighter, playful use is the main meaning and use "impudent" where native speakers would prefer informal words like "cheeky" or "sassy." In everyday speech, "impudent" often sounds too formal or strong for friendly teasing.
Kahulugan
cheekily or playfully bold
Mga kolokasyon
an impudent grin
|an impudent smile
|an impudent little question
|a slightly impudent tone
|charmingly impudent
Mga kasingkahulugan
cheeky (Very close in this lighter sense, but "cheeky" is informal; "impudent" sounds more formal or literary.)
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saucy (Suggests playful rudeness; can sound old-fashioned or humorous compared to the more neutral tone of "impudent.")
Mga kasalungat
meek (Describes someone who is quiet and does not challenge others, the opposite of the boldness in this sense of "impudent.")
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demure (Suggests modest, shy, or very proper behavior, which contrasts with the teasing boldness of an "impudent" look or remark.)
Mga tema
social_behavior
|communication
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
Rude in a small, playful way that may surprise people but is not meant to be truly hurtful or very serious.
Bold and disrespectful in a way that is cheeky or playful rather than seriously offensive, often used to describe looks, questions, or actions that lightly challenge social rules.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
impudent
IPA
GB/ɪmpjˈudənt/
US/ɪmpjˈudənt/
Mga pantig at diin
im - pudent (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pudent)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: impudent
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
impudence
noun C1
impudently
adverb
Mga ekspresyon
Wala pang mga ekspresyong nakaugnay sa entry na ito.