Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Impudent /(ĭm"pū̇*dent)/ · Im·pu·dent · IPA /ˈɪmpjədn̩t/ 01 a. Behaving boldly, with contempt or disregard for propriety in behavior toward others; unblushingly forward; impertinent; saucy. 1. Behaving boldly, with contempt or disregard for propriety in behavior toward others; unblushingly forward; impertinent; saucy. “More than impudent sauciness.” — Shak. “When we behold an angel, not to fear Is to be impudent.” — Dryden. 2. Lacking modesty; shameless.[Obs.] Syn. Shameless; audacious; brazen; bold-faced; pert; immodest; rude; saucy; impertinent; insolent.