— impudently , adv. — impudentness , n.
/im"pyeuh deuhnt/ , adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior.
2. Obs. shameless or brazenly immodest.
[ 1350-1400; ME impudent- (s. of impudens ) shameless, equiv. to im- IM- 2 + pud- (base of pudere to feel shame; cf. PUDENDUM) + -ent- -ENT ]
Syn. 1. insulting, rude; saucy, pert; presumptuous, fresh, brazen. See impertinent .
Ant. 1. courteous.