impudent

adjective
UK: /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/
US: /ˈɪmpjədənt/

  1. Showing a lack of respect and politeness; rude or cheeky.

    1. He is an impudent boy.
    2. The student's impudent behavior earned him a detention for the afternoon.

Synonyms

rude cheeky impertinent insolent

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "impudent" is /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/ in British English and /ˈɪmpjədənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impudent": rude, cheeky, impertinent, insolent.

Example usage of "impudent": "He is an impudent boy.". More examples on the page.