Crossword Genius

Rudeness: unfortunate recipient, men! (12)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

impertinence

'rudeness' is the definition.
(impertinence is a kind of rudeness)

'unfortunate recipient men' is the wordplay.
'unfortunate' is an anagram indicator.
'recipient'+'men'='recipientmen'
'recipientmen' anagrammed gives 'IMPERTINENCE'.

(Other definitions for impertinence that I've seen before include "Rudeness" , "Nerve" , "Insolence" , "Lack of respect" , "cheek or lip" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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