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Where does the word "impudent" come from? It comes from Latin impudens, and was adopted directly into English (1300s).
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Where does the word "impudent" come from? It comes from Latin impudens, and was adopted directly into English (1300s).
Impudent’s story begins in Latin: impudens meant “shameless.” 'in-', not, plus 'pudere', to be ashamed. It reached English by 1300s as impudent. 'impudence' followed. Today, impudent means not showing due respect.
- Stage 1 · Latin · ancient impudens "shameless", 'in-', not, plus 'pudere', to be ashamed.
- Stage 2 · English · 1300s impudent "shameless", 'impudence' followed.