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impertinence
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im·per·ti·nence

noun \(ˌ)im-ˈpər-tə-nən(t)s, -ˈpərt-nən(t)s\

Definition of IMPERTINENCE

1
: the quality or state of being impertinent: as
a : irrelevance, inappropriateness
b : incivility, insolence
2
: an instance of impertinence
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Examples of IMPERTINENCE

  1. <a disciplinarian of the old school, he refused to tolerate any impertinence from his children>
  2. <the impertinence of deliberately ignoring waiting customers while they finished their conversation>

First Known Use of IMPERTINENCE

1603

Related to IMPERTINENCE

Synonyms
backchat, cheek, back talk, impudence, insolence, mouth, sass, sauce
Antonyms
civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, politeness, politesse, thoughtfulness

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