answer impudently

verb phrase

Meaning

Respond to someone in a rude, bold, or brazen manner that lacks proper respect.

Examples

She knew she shouldn't answer impudently, but her frustration got the better of her.
The child was sent to his room after he dared to answer impudently when his mother asked him to clean up.

Synonyms: talk back, be cheeky, be insolent, be impertinent

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answer impudently

verb phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈænsər ˈɪmpjədəntli/

Definition

Respond to someone in a rude, bold, or brazen manner that lacks proper respect.

Examples

She knew she shouldn't answer impudently, but her frustration got the better of her.
The child was sent to his room after he dared to answer impudently when his mother asked him to clean up.
Rather than apologizing for the mistake, the employee chose to answer impudently, which only made the manager angrier.

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