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What is the difference between impudent and insolent?

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Insolent is a synonym of impudent.



As adjectives the difference between impudent and insolent

is that impudent is not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced while insolent is insulting in manner or words.

impudent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced
    • The impudent children would not stop talking in class.

    Synonyms

    * bold * brazen-faced * impertinent * See also

    insolent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Insulting in manner or words.
  • Rude.
  • *
  • *:“I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera, the gorged dowagers,!”
  • Cheeky.

    • Synonyms

    * insulting: arrogant, bold, cocky, impudent * rude: disrespectful, impertinent, insubordinate, offensive * See also * See also

    Related terms

    * insolence * insolency * insolently

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