undeferential

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ deferential.

Adjective

undeferential (comparative more undeferential, superlative most undeferential)

  1. Not showing appropriate respect or courtesy.
    • 1958, Anthony Burgess, The Enemy in the Blanket (The Malayan Trilogy), published 1972, page 292:
      Smoke rose high - cigarette and golden table-lighters brought round by undeferential white-coated flunkeys - but there was nothing to drink except orange crush - officially.
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