impudent

• Описывает человека или его поведение как грубое, неуважительное или демонстрирующее недостаток почтения, особенно по отношению к старшим или лицам, облечённым властью.

Describes a person or their behavior as being rude, disrespectful, or showing a lack of respect, especially towards someone older or in a position of authority.

1. Disrespectful behaviorB2formal

   Showing a lack of respect or courtesy in a casual or offhand manner.

   Дерзкий

   • His impudent remark to the teacher earned him detention.
   • She gave an impudent shrug when asked to apologize.
   • The impudent tone of his comment was not appreciated.
   • He made an impudent joke about the serious topic.

   Synonymsaudaciousbrazencheekydiscourteousimpertinentinsolentpresumptuousrudesaucy

   Antonymscivilcourteousdeferentialmannerlypoliterespectful

2. Overly forward or boldB2formal

   Behaving in a manner that is improperly bold or presumptuous.

   Чрезмерно дерзкий или самоуверенный

   • It was impudent of him to interrupt the meeting without permission.
   • She gave an impudent smile, knowing she had crossed a line.
   • The impudent request for a promotion after only a week was rejected.
   • He had the impudent audacity to ask for a raise on his first day.

   Synonymsaudaciousbrazencheekydisrespectfulforwardimpertinentinsolentpresumptuousrude

   Antonymscourteousdeferentialhumblemeekmodestpoliterespectfulshytimid