impudence

Definitions

The quality of being impudent; impertinence or insolence.

A lack of respect for others; rudeness or brazen boldness.

Examples

The student was sent to the principal's office for his sheer impudence during the lecture.

I was shocked by the impudence of the stranger who interrupted our private conversation to offer unsolicited advice.

Synonyms

audacity insolence effrontery impertinence cheek presumption nerve

Antonyms

humility modesty politeness respect deference timidity shyness