smartassed

Cheekily mocking authority

Smartassed describes someone who makes sarcastic, irreverent, or cleverly mocking remarks, often at inappropriate moments: His smartassed comments didn't go over well with the boss.

The word carries the same meaning as smart-ass used attributively—suggesting wit deployed with insufficient respect for the situation.

Also spelled smart-assed.

disrespectful

insolent

Boldly rude and disrespectful

impertinentRudely presumptuous
impudentDisrespectfully bold
cheekyPlayfully disrespectful

brazen · audacious · rude · fresh · sassy · saucy · bold · mouthy · lippy · cocky

sarcastic

sardonic

Grimly mocking

sarcasticMockingly insincere in tone
ironicExpressing contrary meaning
wryDryly mocking in tone

caustic · acerbic · biting · cutting · sharp-tongued · sneering · mocking · derisive · scathing · trenchant

witty

clever

Showing mental quickness

quick-wittedFast at thinking
sharpFine-edged, or astute
quippyGiven to witty remarks

glib · facetious · pithy · droll · humorous · playful · bantering · jesting · joking · wisecracking

Opposites

attitude toward authority/seriousness

smartassedrespectful

Showing proper regard

earnest · deferential · sincere · reverent · polite

communicative style

smartassedstraightforward

Clear and uncomplicated

genuine · artless · guileless · plain-spoken · unsarcastic

social attitude and comportment

smartassedhumble

Unassuming about oneself

meek · modest · submissive · obedient · unassuming

Family

smartass, smartasses

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13