1. rude and disrespectful behavior; shameless boldness

Examples

• The student’s impudence shocked the teacher.
• I can’t believe the impudence of that salesperson.
• His impudence knew no bounds when he interrupted the meeting.
• She had the impudence to ask for a raise after being late every day.
• The child’s impudence earned him a timeout.
• Such impudence will not be tolerated in this classroom.