Choose the correct opposite meaning of “impudent”:

Correct answer: Obedient. Impudent means rude and disrespectful, so “obedient” (respectful and submissive) is the best opposite given.

Background: The word comes from the Latin impudens, “shameless”.

• Rash: “Rash” means hasty or reckless.
• Rude: “Rude” is similar in meaning to impudent.
• Unsuitable: “Unsuitable” means not appropriate.

Did you know? A synonym is “insolent”.

Memory trick: Impudent = rude; opposite = respectful.