impudence definition
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IMPERTINENCE impudence - the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties. cheekiness, insolence, impertinence, crust, freshness, gall. rudeness, discourtesy - a manner that is rude and insulting. chutzpa, chutzpah, hutzpah - (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity.
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- uk ​ /ˈpruːdənt/ us ​. › careful in the way that you make decisions or spend money so that you avoid unnecessary risks: They insisted that the deal is fiscally prudent and would not put the city budget at risk. prudent to do sth It would be prudent to delay interest rate cuts until early next year. Normal prudent accounting principles require that prepayments should be written down where it can be seen that they will not be fully recoverable. Failure on the part of banks to act prudently has resulted in a global recession.
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- This was the only retort - except glass or crockery - that the heavy creature was capable of making; but, I became as highly incensed by it as if it had been barbed with wit, and I immediately rose in my place and said that I could not but regard it as being like the honourable Finch's impudence to come down to that Grove - we always talked about coming down to that Grove, as a neat Parliamentary turn of expression - down to that Grove, proposing a lady of whom he knew nothing.
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Thinking Ethically Virtues are attitudes or character traits that enable us to be and to act in ways that develop our highest potential. They enable us to pursue the ideals we have adopted. Honesty, courage, compassion, generosity, fidelity, integrity, fairness, self-control, and prudence are all examples of virtues.
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discretion discretion. n. the power of a judge, public official or a private party (under authority given by contract, trust or will) to make decisions on various matters based on his/her opinion within general legal guidelines.
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Virtue Definitions. According to its etymology the word virtue (Latin virtus) signifies manliness or courage. Appelata est enim a viro virtus: viri autem propria maxime est fortitudo (The term virtue is from the word that signifies man; a man's chief quality is fortitude ; Cicero, Tuscul., I, xi, 18).
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discretion Discretion is defined as the right of someone to make choices or the quality of someone who is careful about what they do or say. An example of discretion is the ability of a juror to determine a verdict. An example of discretion is not talking about politics at family dinners. discretion. discretion.
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- impudence noun [U] uk / ˈɪm.pjə.d ə ns / us / ˈɪm.pjə.d ə ns / (Definition of “impudent” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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- Define imp. imp synonyms, imp pronunciation, imp translation, English dictionary definition of imp. n. 1. A mischievous child. 2. A small demon. 3. Obsolete A graft. tr.v. imped , imp·ing , imps 1. To graft onto the wing of a trained falcon or hawk to...
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The Virtue of Prudence The Virtue of Prudence. The mould and mother of all the virtues is prudence. It is defined as the intellectual virtue which rightly directs particular human acts, through rectitude of the appetite, toward a good end.
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Definition of 'prudence' Prudence is care and good sense that someone shows when making a decision or taking action. Western businessmen are showing remarkable prudence in investing in the region. A lack of prudence may lead to financial problems.
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Prudence Prudence (Latin: prudentia, contracted from providentia meaning seeing ahead, sagacity) is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. It is classically considered to be a virtue, and in particular one of the four Cardinal virtues (which are, with the three theological virtues, part of the seven virtues).
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impiety noun, plural impieties. 1. lack of piety; lack of reverence for God or sacred things; irreverence. 2. lack of dutifulness or respect. 3. an impious act, practice, etc. Origin of impiety.
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Prudent Moses established a grave and prudent law. Antonyms: imprudent - not prudent or wise; very imprudent of her mother to encourage her in such silly romantic ideas; would be imprudent for a noneconomist to talk about the details of economic policy- A.M.Schlesinger.
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KJV Dictionary Definition: prudence Wisdom applied to practice. Prudence implies caution in deliberating and consulting on the most suitable means to accomplish valuable purposes, and the exercise of sagacity in discerning and selecting them.
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discretion noun. Discretion is defined as the right of someone to make choices or the quality of someone who is careful about what they do or say.1  An example of discretion is the ability of a juror to determine a verdict.oun. Discretion is defined as the right of someone to make choices or the quality of someone who is careful about what they do or say.
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- WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2017. im•pet•u•ous /ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs/USA pronunciation adj. of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action or emotion; impulsive:an impetuous youth.
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impartial The definition of impartial is not favoring one side or opinion more than another. An example of impartial is the nature of a judge in a court case. impartial. impartial.
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- impetuous / ɪmˈpɛtjʊəs / adj. liable to act without consideration; rash; impulsive; resulting from or characterized by rashness or haste; poetic moving with great force or violence; rushing: the impetuous stream hurtled down the valley; Etymology: 14 th Century: from Late Latin impetuōsus violent; see impetus
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stealth (stĕlth) n. 1. The act of moving, proceeding, or acting in a covert way. 2. The quality or characteristic of being furtive or covert. 3. Obsolete The act of stealing.
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Virtue Virtue (Latin: virtus, Ancient Greek: ἀρετή arete) is moral excellence. A virtue is a trait or quality that is deemed to be morally good and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being. Personal virtues are characteristics valued as promoting collective and individual greatness. The opposite of virtue is vice.
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- Prudence is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. It is classically considered to be a virtue, and in particular one of the four Cardinal virtues. The word comes from Old French prudence, from Latin prudentia.
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discretion 1. 1  the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice: 2  the quality of being discreet, especially with reference to one's own actions or speech; prudence or decorum: 3  at discretion, at one's option or pleasure:
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Imp Etymology [edit]. The Old English noun impa meant a young shoot or scion of a plant or tree, and later came to mean the scion of a noble house, or a child in general.ven if the imp was successful in getting the friendship it sought, it often still played pranks and jokes on its friend, either out of boredom or simply because this was the nature of the imp. This trait gave way to using the term impish for someone who loves pranks and practical jokes.
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prude Full Definition of PRUDE. : a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum; especially: a woman who shows or affects extreme modesty.
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impunity Impunity is defined as freedom from punishment or harm. When you steal something and you do not go to jail or face any consequences, this is an example of when you steal with impunity. impunity. impunity.