impudent
/ˈɪmpjədənt/adjective
Rude and disrespectful in a bold, shameless way.
Example sentences
- “The impudent boy talked back to his teacher.”
- “She was shocked by the impudent tone of her nephew's email.”
Old-fashioned in casual talk, where 'cheeky' (British) or 'sassy' (American) do the work. Common in older novels.