All 4 Uses of
impudent
in
Pride and Prejudice
- I will not encourage the impudence of either, by receiving them at Longbourn.†
Chpt 50 *
- Elizabeth had not before believed him quite equal to such assurance; but she sat down, resolving within herself to draw no limits in future to the impudence of an impudent man.†
Chpt 51
- Elizabeth had not before believed him quite equal to such assurance; but she sat down, resolving within herself to draw no limits in future to the impudence of an impudent man.†
Chpt 51
- Nay, when I read a letter of his, I cannot help giving him the preference even over Wickham, much as I value the impudence and hypocrisy of my son-in-law.†
Chpt 57
Definition:
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(impudent) improperly bold or disrespectful -- especially toward someone who is older or considered to be of higher status