Basic Details
Word: Impudent
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Rude and disrespectful, especially towards someone older or more senior.
Synonyms: cheeky, insolent, rude, disrespectful
Antonyms: respectful, polite, courteous
How to Spell Impudent
Syllables: im - pu - dent
Tricky part: It ends in -ent, never -ant, and there is a plain u after the p, with no e or w.
Watch out for: impudant, impudint, impewdent
Memory tip: Picture a cheeky little imp who puts a dent in the teacher's car: imp + u + dent.
Usage Examples
Example 1: The impudent parrot at the pet shop screeched 'Go home' at every customer.
Example 2: It was impudent of him to read his sister's diary and then laugh about it.
Example 3: The coach dropped the player for one impudent remark to the referee.
Fun Fact
The everyday word cheek, meaning rude talk, has been used in English since the 1800s, which is why an impudent child is often called cheeky.
Practise the CREST Way
Word Connection
Choose the antonym of the word impudent as used in the sentence:
The impudent delivery boy laughed when Mrs Rao asked him to wipe his muddy shoes.
a) cheeky
b) polite
c) careless
d) noisy
Show answer
b) polite. Polite is the opposite of rude and impudent; cheeky is a synonym.
Word Cookie
Find the extra letter in the word:
impuedent
a) u
b) d
c) p
d) e
Show answer
d) e. There is nothing between the u and the d; the extra e is a slip from the sound pew.
Spell-o-Spell
Only one of these words is spelt correctly. Choose its meaning:
1. impudent 2. obstinnate 3. mischeivous 4. aroggant
a) rude and disrespectful
b) behaving as if better than others
c) fond of playing tricks and causing small trouble
d) refusing to change one's mind
Show answer
a) rude and disrespectful. Arrogant has rr and one g, obstinate has one n, and mischievous puts i before e.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. An impudent remark is most likely to ____.
a) comfort a friend
b) explain a sum
c) annoy an elder
d) end a quarrel
Show answer
c) annoy an elder
2. Who is most likely to be called impudent?
a) a student who mimics the principal
b) a student who helps a friend
c) a student who tops the class
d) a student who arrives early
Show answer
a) a student who mimics the principal
