Basic Details
Word: Impudence
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Behaviour that is bold and disrespectful; being rude or showing a lack of respect for others.
Synonyms: Insolence, impertinence, audacity
Antonyms: Respect, politeness, humility
Idioms and Phrases
- Face the music: To confront the consequences of one's actions, especially when those actions have been disrespectful. Example: "After his impudence at the party, he had to face the music when his friends confronted him."
- Bite the hand that feeds you: To act rudely or ungratefully towards someone who helps you. Example: "Her impudence towards her teacher was shocking, especially after all the help he had given her."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The child's impudence towards the teacher led to a stern warning.
Example 2: His impudence in interrupting the speaker showed a lack of respect for everyone present.
Example 3: She couldn't believe his impudence when he made sarcastic remarks about the decision made by the committee.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "impudence" comes from the Latin word "impudentia," which means "shamelessness"? It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe disrespectful behaviour.
Famous Quote
"Impertinence is the mark of a man who has never been properly corrected." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "impudence" mean?
a) Extreme politeness
b) Bold and disrespectful behaviour
c) A type of fruit
d) A formal event
Answer: b) Bold and disrespectful behaviour
2. Which of these is a synonym of "impudence"?
a) Respect
b) Humility
c) Insolence
d) Kindness
Answer: c) Insolence
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "impudence"?
a) Rudeness
b) Humility
c) Impertinence
d) Audacity
Answer: b) Humility
4. Which sentence uses "impudence" correctly?
a) His impudence made everyone laugh at the joke.
b) She admired his impudence when he helped his friend.
c) Her impudence towards the rules caused trouble at school.
d) The impudence of the flower made the garden beautiful.
Answer: c) Her impudence towards the rules caused trouble at school.
5. What does it mean to "bite the hand that feeds you"?
a) To be grateful and respectful towards someone who helps you
b) To act rudely towards someone who has been supportive
c) To eat in a rude manner
d) To be generous to those in need
Answer: b) To act rudely towards someone who has been supportive
