adjective
- boldly disrespectful; impudent
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- The malapert child spoke rudely to his elders.
- Her malapert remarks offended the distinguished guests.
- The servant’s malapert behavior earned him a swift dismissal.
- Such malapert conduct was unthinkable in polite society.
- The young lord’s malapert tongue got him into trouble.
- She gave a malapert reply that shocked everyone present.