Both Uses of
impudent
in
Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson
- "Such impudence is disturbing," Lockton said.†
p. 23.3 *
- I SUPPOSE SHE ASSENTED TO THE ASSERTIONS ...THAT THERE WERE NO PEOPLE WHO HAD SO MUCH IMPUDENCE AS THE AMERICANS—FOR THERE WAS NOT ANY PEOPLE BRED EVEN AT COURTS WHO HAD SO MUCH CONFIDENCE AS THE AMERICANS.†
p. 263.3
Definition:
improperly bold or disrespectful -- especially toward someone who is older or considered to be of higher status