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impudent Antonyms

Opposite of impudent

Pinning down the opposite of impudent requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Failing to show proper respect and modesty; shamelessly bold, rude, or insolent.

Usage Example

"The teacher reprimanded the student for making an respectful remark during the lecture."

Strongest
respectful
polite
courteous
deferential
Strong
modest
humble
demure
reverent

Similar words to impudent

Words similar to impudent shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

impertinent
insolent
brazen
cheeky
audacious
shameless
presumptuous
brash
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Impudent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/impudent
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