impudent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite marked by casual disrespect
    insolent; snotty-nosed; flip.
    • a flip answer to serious question
    • the student was kept in for impudent behavior
  2. adjective satellite improperly forward or bold
    saucy; wise; overbold; impertinent; fresh; sassy; smart.
    • don't be fresh with me
    • impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
    • an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
    • Don't get wise with me!

WordNet

Im"pu*dent adjective
Etymology
L. impudens, -entis; pref. im- not + pudens ashamed, modest, p. pr. of pudere to feel shame: cf. F. impudent.
Definitions
  1. Bold, with contempt or disregard; unblushingly forward; impertinent; wanting modesty; shameless; saucy.
    More than impudent sauciness. Shak.
    When we behold an angel, not to fear Is to be impudent. Dryden.
    Syn. -- Shameless; audacious; brazen; bold-faced; pert; immodest; rude; saucy; impertinent; insolent.

Webster 1913