Noun: impudence im-pyu-dun(t)s
- The trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
"The student's impudence amused some teachers but annoyed others";
- crust, gall, impertinence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness
- An impudent statement
"His impudence in questioning the boss's decision shocked everyone";
- cheek, impertinence, sauce [Brit, informal]
Derived forms: impudences
Type of: discourtesy, disrespect, rudeness
Encyclopedia: Impudence