Vocabulary For Challenging Authority

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noun lack of respect; rudeness

adjective impudent (showing a lack of respect; rude)

  • His impudence in speaking out of turn during the meeting was quite shocking.
  • I can't believe the impudence of that guy asking for a raise after just a month on the job.
  • The cashier had the nerve to show impudence when I asked for a refund.
  • The impudence of the storm as it tore through the town left a lasting impact on its residents.