Question

Can impudence ever cool off a tense situation? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

Impudence's meaning is not showing due respect for another person; impertinent, insolent. I highly doubt that a person who is impudent with others could ever cool off a tense situation. They would have to change their attitude towards others to be able to calm down.

For example, "the student is being impudent with his teacher".