impudent

UK /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/ US /ˈɪmpjədn̩t/
adj 2

Definitions

adj

1

Not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.

The impudent children would not stop talking in class.

Sir Iohn, ſir Iohn, I am well acquainted with your maner of wrenching the true cauſe,the falſe way. It is not a confident brow, nor the throng of wordes, that come with ſuch (more then impudent) ſawcines from you, can thruſt me from a leuell conſideration, […]

2

Lacking modesty or shame; indelicate.

Dian. Good my Lord, Aske him vpon his oath, if hee do’s thinke He had not my virginity. Kin. What ſaift thou to her? Ber. She’s impudent my Lord, And was a common gameſter to the Campe. Dia. He do’s me wrong my Lord: If I were ſo, He might haue bought me at a common price.

So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face, said vnto him, I haue peace offerings with me: this day haue I paid my vowes. Therefore came I forth to meete thee, diligently to seeke thy face, and I haue found thee.

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