impudent

/ˈɪmpjədənt/adjective

Rude and disrespectful in a bold, shameless way.

Example sentence

“The impudent boy talked back to his teacher.”

Old-fashioned in casual talk, where 'cheeky' (British) or 'sassy' (American) do the work. Common in older novels.

Related words

inadvertentDone by accident, without meaning to or noticing.improviseTo create or perform something on the spot, relying on instinct and imagination instead of a prepared plan.inarticulateSpoken in a way that does not form clear, recognizable words.impromptuA piece of music, speech, or other creation produced on the spur of the moment, without any preparation.inboundMoving toward a place; arriving rather than leaving.impressiveCausing admiration; having a strong positive effect on people.