With impunity Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˌɪmˈpjunɪti
with im-PYOO-ni-tee
wˈɪð/ /ɪmpjˈuːnɪti
with im-PYOO-ni-tee
Definition
If someone does something 'with impunity', they do it without being punished or suffering any negative consequences.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and commonly used in legal, political, or journalistic contexts to highlight when laws or rules are ignored without punishment. Rarely used in everyday casual speech. Often expresses disapproval of the lack of consequences.
Spanish: con impunidadPortuguese (BR): com impunidadePortuguese (PT): com impunidadeChinese (Simplified): 肆无忌惮地 - 不受惩罚地Chinese (Traditional): 肆無忌憚地 - 不受懲罰地Hindi: दंड से मुक्ति के साथArabic: دون عقابBengali: শাস্তির ভয় ছাড়াই - শাস্তি ছাড়াইRussian: безнаказанноJapanese: 罰せられることなくVietnamese: mà không bị trừng phạtKorean: 처벌받지 않고Turkish: cezasız bir şekildeUrdu: بلا کسی سزا کےIndonesian: tanpa hukuman
Example Sentences
Corrupt officials stole money with impunity.
basic
Many people litter with impunity in this city.
basic
He cheated on the test with impunity.
basic
These hackers operate with impunity because no one can catch them.
natural
You can't just break the law with impunity—sooner or later you'll get caught.
natural
For years, that company polluted the river with impunity until activists spoke out.
natural